To industrialize
Example: Many countries began to industrialize during the 19th century.
Definition
"To industrialize" means to develop industries in a country or region on a wide scale, transforming an economy from primarily agricultural to one based on manufacturing and mechanized production. Many countries began to industrialize during the 19th century, leading to significant social and economic changes.
Etymology
The word "to industrialize" comes from the noun "industry," which originates from the Latin word 'industria,' meaning diligence or activity. The suffix '-ize' is used to form verbs indicating the process of becoming or causing to become. Did you know? The term gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution when many nations underwent rapid industrial development.
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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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