Word
industrialization
Phoneticsin·dus·tri·al·iza·tion
/ˌɪnˌdəstɹiəɫɪˈzeɪʃən/
Uncountable noun Economics
Definition
n. the process of a country or region changing from a farming society to one based on factories and machines. It usually involves building more cities and using new technology to produce goods.
n. the large-scale development of manufacturing and technical enterprises within an economy. Often involves a transition from agrarian production to factory-based systems and urbanisation.
Examples
“Rapid industrialization changed the country's economy in just twenty years.”
“The government introduced new policies to encourage industrialization and reduce the nation's dependence on imported goods.”
“Historians often debate whether the social costs of rapid industrialization, such as poor working conditions and urban overcrowding, were outweighed by the eventual rise in the general standard of living.”
Examples
simple
“Rapid industrialization changed the country's economy in just twenty years.”
contextual
“The government introduced new policies to encourage industrialization and reduce the nation's dependence on imported goods.”
complex
“Historians often debate whether the social costs of rapid industrialization, such as poor working conditions and urban overcrowding, were outweighed by the eventual rise in the general standard of living.”
Usage
Commonly used in historical and economic contexts; often paired with 'rapid' or 'early'.
Real-World Examples
“During the 19th century, when industrialization was at its height, the Arts and Crafts movement formed as a protest against soulless mass-produced goods.” “In his master’s thesis on surf protection, Blum named impaired water quality and industrialization as threats to surf sites.” Etymology
From French industrialisation. Analyzable as industrial + -ization or industrialize + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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