B2nounUK spelling: industrialisationformalhistorysociety
US/ɪnˌdʌs.tri.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ɪnˌdʌs.tri.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
the process of developing many factories and heavy industry in a country or region
In context
Rapid industrialization changed the way millions of people lived and worked.
Industrialization brought pollution to many cities in the nineteenth century.
The country began its industrialization after the war ended.
Words that go with industrialization
adjective + noun
- rapid industrializationRapid industrialization led to crowded cities.
- early industrializationEarly industrialization depended heavily on coal.
noun + preposition
- the process of industrializationThe process of industrialization took over a century in Britain.
- industrialization of agricultureThe industrialization of agriculture reduced the need for farm labor.
- the effects of industrializationThe effects of industrialization are still visible in the landscape.
verb + noun
- drive industrializationCheap labor helped drive industrialization in the region.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Industrialization of agriculture is a long process in Vietnam.Correct: The industrialization of agriculture is a long process in Vietnam.