industrialization
1 synonym and 1 antonym for industrialization, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A process of social and economic change in which a society moves from a preindustrial state to an industrial one.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
industrialisation
Antonyms
deindustrialization
How to use industrialization
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rapid industrialization
the process of industrialization
early industrialization
industrialization of the economy
Industrialization is a formal word, common in economics, history and social science writing.
Etymology
Industrialization came into English from French industrialisation. It can also be understood as industrial combined with the ending -ization, or as industrialize combined with -ation.
Full origin of industrialization →Frequently asked questions
What does industrialization mean?
Industrialization is the process by which a society changes from a preindustrial state to an industrial one.
What is the opposite of industrialization?
The opposite is deindustrialization, where a society moves away from industry.
Is industrialization spelled differently in British English?
Yes, industrialisation is a common non-Oxford British spelling, while industrialization is standard in American English and in Oxford British English.
