deindustrialization

de·in·dus·tri·al·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-in-duhs-tree-uh-lahyz]
- /ˌdi ɪnˈdʌs tri əˌlaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-in-duhs-tree-uh-lahyz]
- /ˌdi ɪnˈdʌs tri əˌlaɪz/

Definitions of deindustrialization word

noun deindustrialization the decline in importance of manufacturing industry in the economy of a nation or area 3
noun deindustrialization a decline or reduction in the number of heavy industries and in the importance of industrialism, as in a country or region 3
verb with object deindustrialization to cause to lose industrial capability or strength; make less industrial in character or emphasis. 1
verb with object deindustrialization to deprive (a conquered nation) of the means or potential for industrial growth. 1
verb without object deindustrialization to lose industrial capability or character; become deindustrialized. 1
noun deindustrialization Decline in industrial activity in a region or economy. 1

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Origin of deindustrialization

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; de- + industrialize

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Parts of speech for Deindustrialization

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deindustrialization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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