Industrialize

usgb/ɪnˈdʌstriəlaɪz/
verb

To change a country's economy by developing industries in it.

The government is planning to industrialize the rural areas in order to create more jobs.
Visual representation of "industrialize" - To change a country's economy by developing industries in it.

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  • industrialize a country
  • industrialize a rural area
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Economic Transition

Focuses on a country's shift from agriculture to manufacturing-based economy.

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Japan rapidly industrialized in the late 19th century.
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Development Implications

Often implies advancements in technology and infrastructure.

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The nation's plan to industrialize boosted its technological capabilities.
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Job Market Shift

May lead to more urban jobs and fewer agricultural jobs.

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As we industrialize the countryside, more factory jobs appear.
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