Industrialisieren
Example: Viele Länder begannen im 19. Jahrhundert zu industrialisieren.
Definition
"Industrialisieren" means to develop industries on a wide scale in a country or region, transforming it economically and socially by introducing machinery and factory-based production. It typically involves shifting from agrarian to industrial society, as illustrated by many countries in the 19th century industrial revolution.
Etymology
The word "industrialisieren" comes from the German adaptation of the French verb 'industrialiser,' which itself derives from 'industrie,' meaning industry. This term gained prominence during the 19th century as nations began to mechanize production processes, marking a major economic and social transformation known as industrialization.
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