industrialised
Definition
- Adjective:
- Made industrial; converted to industrialism: Describes a country, region, or economy that has undergone a process of developing large-scale industries and manufacturing, often involving mechanization and a shift away from agriculture.
- Characterized by industry: Having a high concentration of factories, manufacturing plants, and industrial activity.
Usage
The adjective 'industrialised' is used to describe places or economic systems. It is often used in comparative contexts (e.g., industrialised nations vs. developing nations) and in discussions about economics, history, and development.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The once agricultural region became heavily industrialised in the 20th century.
- Pollution is a significant problem in many industrialised areas.
- The conference brought together leaders from the world's most industrialised economies.
Advanced Usage
- "Highly industrialised": Used to emphasize a very advanced state of industrial development.
- Germany is a highly industrialised nation with a strong export sector.
- "Newly industrialised": Refers to a country that has recently and rapidly developed its industrial base.
- South Korea is often cited as a classic example of a newly industrialised country.
Variants and Related Words
- Industrialize (verb): To develop industry on a large scale.
- The government's plan is to industrialize the northern province.
- Industrialization (noun): The process of becoming industrialised.
- The industrialization of the 19th century changed society profoundly.
- Industrial (adjective): Relating to or characterized by industry.
- The city has a large industrial zone.
- Industrialism (noun): A social or economic system built on large-scale industries.
Synonyms
- Industrialized (Note: This is the primary spelling variant; 'industrialised' is common in British English).
- Manufacturing-based.
- Developed (in an economic context).
Antonyms
- Agrarian: Relating to agriculture.
- Pre-industrial: Before the development of large-scale industry.
- Developing (in an economic context).
Adjective
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made industrial; converted to industrialism
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industrialized areas
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