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industrialism
[ in-duhs-tree-uh-liz-uhm ]
noun
- an economic organization of society built largely on mechanized industry rather than agriculture, craftsmanship, or commerce.
industrialism
/ ɪˈʌٰɪəˌɪə /
noun
- an organization of society characterized by large-scale mechanized manufacturing industry rather than trade, farming, etc
Other Word Forms
- v··ܲt·· noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of industrialism1
Example Sentences
In 1920, socialist Eugene Debs won about 3 percent of the popular vote by advocating government protections against industrialism’s vicissitudes.
These tensions intensified during the industrialism unleashed by the Civil War and mass immigration.
The result: an icon of industrialism grudgingly admired around the globe.
He found inspiration in dystopian science fiction, Detroit industrialism and the work of Hollywood costume designers such as Adrian and Edith Head, creating silhouettes that were alternately erotic and grotesque, nostalgic and futuristic.
Sherrell does not offer statistics to support his assertions about the environmental impact of industrialism, colonialism and capitalism.
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