industrialism

[ in-duhs-tree-uh-liz-uhm ]

noun

1. an economic organization of society built largely on mechanized industry rather than agriculture, craftsmanship, or commerce.

industrialism

/ ɪnˈdʌstrɪəˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. an organization of society characterized by large-scale mechanized manufacturing industry rather than trade, farming, etc

Other Words From

• over·in·dustri·al·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of industrialism¹

First recorded in 1825–35; industrial + -ism

Example Sentences

The danger that I see here is that the ruling party and present government’s policy is pegged on industrialism of the economy.

From Outside Online

This is Pittsburgh, the heart of American industrialism, whose spirit moulds the life of the great Nation.

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The modern industrialism is a combination of preaching and practice.

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It is a neighbourhood where natural beauties contend with the ugliness of industrialism, and usually emerge triumphant.

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Industrialism must take it down and rebuild it upon the rock of classless labor.

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In 1765 Watts steam engine was constructed, a very important date in the history of industrialism.

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Related Words

• commerce
• deal
• dealings
• exchange
• industry
• manufacturing
• market
• sales
• selling
• trade
• traffic
• transaction