L'industrialisation



Example: L'industrialisation a profondément transformé les sociétés au XIXe siècle.

Definition


"L'industrialisation" refers to the process by which societies transform from agrarian-based economies to ones dominated by industry and manufacturing, significantly changing social, economic, and technological structures, as seen notably during the 19th century.

Etymology


The word "l'industrialisation" derives from the French term 'industrie' meaning industry, combined with the suffix '-isation' which denotes the process of becoming or causing to become. It reflects the historical shift towards industrial development, especially prominent in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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