industrialisation
noun/ɪnˌdʌstriələˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #17,118 most common English word
Meaning
the process by which a society or economy transforms from primarily agricultural to one based on manufacturing and industry.
Example sentence
The rapid industrialisation of the country led to the growth of many new cities.
Synonyms & related words
- modernization
- development
- urbanization
- mechanization
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