CEFR C1

industrialization

noun

Meaning

The process by which an economy is transformed from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods.

Examples

The rapid industrialization of East Asian economies in the late 20th century led to significant economic growth.
Industrialization brought both opportunities and challenges, including urbanization and pollution.

Synonyms: modernization, mechanization, development, automation

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industrialization (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌdʌs.tri.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The process by which an economy is transformed from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods.

Examples

The rapid industrialization of East Asian economies in the late 20th century led to significant economic growth.
Industrialization brought both opportunities and challenges, including urbanization and pollution.
Many developing nations are currently undergoing a phase of industrialization to improve their standard of living.

How to Use industrialization

industrialization of (prepositional phrase): The process of becoming industrialized applied to a specific region or economy. — "The industrialization of the American Midwest was fueled by its natural resources."

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