die Industrienation
Translation
industrialized nations, industrial countries
Examples
Deutschland ist eine führende Industrienation.
Germany is a leading industrial nation.
Die Industrienationen treffen sich zum Gipfel.
The industrial nations are meeting for the summit.
Grammar Patterns
industrialized nation Japan is a large industrialized nation.
Similar Words
Industriestaat (industrial state); Antonyms: Entwicklungsland (developing country), Agrarstaat (agricultural state)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Industrie' (industry) and 'Nationen' (nations, plural).
Memory Tips
Literally 'Industry-Nations'. A nation whose economy is based on industry.