ALL meanings of deindustrialize
de·in·dus·tri·al·ize
D d - verb deindustrialize to reduce the importance of manufacturing industry in the economy of (a nation or area) 3
- verb deindustrialize (of a nation or area) to undergo reduction in the importance of manufacturing industry in the economy 3
- verb with object deindustrialize to cause to lose industrial capability or strength; make less industrial in character or emphasis. 1
- verb with object deindustrialize to deprive (a conquered nation) of the means or potential for industrial growth. 1
- verb without object deindustrialize to lose industrial capability or character; become deindustrialized. 1
- noun deindustrialize (transitive) To subject to deindustrialization; to deprive of industry. 1