Industrialisation (Noun)
Meaning
The development of industry on an extensive scale.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The rapid industrialisation of rural areas led to an influx of migrant workers seeking employment in factories and manufacturing plants.
- Industrialisation brought about significant economic growth and transformed the country into a major global player in the manufacturing sector.
- Environmental concerns have been raised about the pollution and waste generated by the unchecked industrialisation of the city's waterfront.
- The industrialisation of agriculture allowed farmers to increase crop yields and meet the growing demand for food from urban centres.
- The government's policies to promote industrialisation in the north of the country included tax breaks and investment in transportation infrastructure.