De industrialisatie
Example: De industrialisatie veranderde het leven van veel mensen in Nederland.
Definition
"De industrialisatie" refers to the historical process during which a society or country transforms from primarily agrarian to one based on manufacturing and industry, significantly altering economic and social structures, as seen in the phrase: 'De industrialisatie veranderde het leven van veel mensen in Nederland.'
Etymology
The term "de industrialisatie" comes from the Dutch adaptation of the French word 'industrialisation,' which itself originates from the Latin 'industria,' meaning diligence or activity. Did you know? The concept gained prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries when societies worldwide rapidly shifted towards industrial economies.
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"De industrialisatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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