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overindustrialism
in·dus·tri·al·ism
/
ɪnˈdʌs
tri
əˌlɪz
əm
/
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[
in-
duhs
-tree-
uh
-liz-
uh
m
]
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noun
an economic
organization
of society built largely on mechanized
industry
rather than agriculture, craftsmanship, or
commerce
.
Origin:
1825–35;
industrial
+
-ism
Related forms
o·ver·in·dus·tri·al·ism,
noun
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industrialism
(ɪnˈdʌstrɪəˌlɪzəm)
—
n
an organization of society characterized by large-scale mechanized manufacturing industry rather than trade, farming, etc
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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