semi-industrialized

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verb (used with object)

to introduce industry into (an area) on a large scale.

to convert to the ideals, methods, aims, etc., of industrialism.

verb (used without object)

to undergo industrialization.

to follow or espouse industrialism.

Also, especially British, in·dus·tri·al·ise.

Origin:
1880–85; industrial + -ize

Related forms

in·dus·tri·al·i·za·tion, noun

non·in·dus·tri·al·ized, adjective

o·ver·in·dus·tri·al·ize, verb, o·ver·in·dus·tri·al·ized, o·ver·in·dus·tri·al·iz·ing.

sem·i-in·dus·tri·al·ized, adjective

un·in·dus·tri·al·ized, adjective

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industrialize or industrialise (ɪnˈdʌstrɪəˌlaɪz)

—vb
1.	(tr) to develop industry on an extensive scale in (a country, region, etc)
2.	(intr) (of a country, region, etc) to undergo the development of industry on an extensive scale

industrialise or industrialise

—vb

industriali'zation or industrialise

—n

industriali'sation or industrialise

—n

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Word Origin & History

industrialize

1852, from industrial + -ize.

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