To industrialize
Example: Many countries industrialized rapidly during the 19th century.
Definition
"To industrialize" means to develop industries in a country or region, especially by introducing machinery and large-scale manufacturing processes. It often involves transforming an economy from primarily agricultural to one focused on industrial production, as many countries industrialized rapidly during the 19th century.
Etymology
The word "to industrialize" comes from the noun 'industry,' which originates from the Latin 'industria,' meaning diligence or activity. The suffix '-ize' was added to form a verb meaning to make or become industrial. Did you know? The process of industrializing dramatically changed societies worldwide, marking the beginning of the modern industrial era.
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"To industrialize" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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