industrialism

IPA: ɪndˈʌstriʌɫɪzʌm

The socio-economic system based upon the industrial production of manufactured goods, rather than on agriculture.

Examples of "industrialism" in Sentences

The development of industrialism in the early 19th century revolutionized production methods and led to rapid urbanization
Many environmentalists argue that industrialism has contributed to pollution and depletion of natural resources
The rise of industrialism in the United States transformed the country into an economic powerhouse
Critics of industrialism point to the negative impact it has had on traditional ways of life and communal values
The spread of industrialism across the globe has brought both economic prosperity and social inequality