noun

industrialization

industrialisation

The industrialization of the country took many years.

The industrialisation of the country took many years.

Rapid industrialization can cause environmental problems.

Rapid industrialisation can cause environmental problems.

the industrialization of ((sth.)) the industrialization of a country

Synonyms: development, modernization, mechanization

From 'industrial' + '-ize' (to make) + '-ation' (a process or action). The process of making something industrial.

The suffix '-ation' denotes an action or process. Think of it as the 'action' of creating 'industry'.

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