overindustrialism

in·dus·tri·al·ism

[in-duhs-tree-uh-liz-uhm]
noun
an economic organization of society built largely on mechanized industry rather than agriculture, craftsmanship, or commerce.

Origin:
1825–35; industrial + -ism

o·ver·in·dus·tri·al·ism, noun
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industrialism (ɪnˈdʌstrɪəˌlɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
an organization of society characterized by large-scale mechanized manufacturing industry rather than trade, farming, etc

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