de-industrialize
|de-in-dus-tri-al-ize|
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/diː-ɪnˈdʌstriəˌlaɪz/
reduce industrial activity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'de-industrialize' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'reverse' or 'remove' and 'industrialize' from 'industry' meaning 'manufacturing or production'.
Historical Evolution
'de-industrialize' evolved from the concept of reversing industrialization, which became prominent in the late 20th century as economies shifted focus.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to reverse industrial growth', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reducing industrial activity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to reduce or eliminate industrial activity in a region or economy.
The government decided to de-industrialize the area to focus on tourism.
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Last updated: 2025/06/03 21:09