'industry' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'industria', where 'industria' meant 'diligence, activity'.

'industry' changed from Old French 'industrie' and Middle English 'industrie' and eventually became the modern English word 'industry'.

Initially, it meant 'diligence or purposeful activity', but over time it evolved into the current primary meaning of 'economic production, business sectors, or organized manufacturing'.