Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

industrialized

adjective

/ɪnˈdʌstrɪəlaɪzd/

Definition

Transformed into an economy based on industry, particularly through the growth of manufacturing and mechanized production.

Examples

Many industrialized nations have experienced significant economic growth over the last century.
The industrialized approach to farming has increased crop yields significantly.
As countries become industrialized, they often undergo major social and environmental changes.

Meaning

The process of developing industries in a country or region, leading to an economy that relies heavily on factory production and manufacturing rather than agriculture or natural resources.