DE-INDUSTRIALIZATION

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de⋅in⋅dus⋅tri⋅al⋅ize

[dee-in-duhs-tree-uh-lahyz]

verb, -ized, -iz⋅ing.

–verb (used with object)

1.	to cause to lose industrial capability or strength; make less industrial in character or emphasis.

2.	to deprive (a conquered nation) of the means or potential for industrial growth.

–verb (used without object)

3.	to lose industrial capability or character; become deindustrialized.

Also, de-in⋅dus⋅tri⋅al⋅ize; especially British, de⋅in⋅dus⋅tri⋅al⋅ise.

Origin:
1880–85; de- + industrialize

Related forms:

de⋅in⋅dus⋅tri⋅al⋅i⋅za⋅tion, noun

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