Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
industrialise
verb
/ɪnˈdʌst(r)iəlaɪz/
Definition
To develop industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Examples
- The government plans to industrialise the rural areas to boost economic growth.
- Many countries sought to industrialise in the 19th century to improve living standards.
- Efforts to industrialise can lead to significant changes in the workforce and environment.
Meaning
The process of transforming an economy from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods.
Synonyms
- modernize
- develop
- manufacture
- commercialize
