industrialise
UK: ɪnˈdʌstriəlaɪz | US: ɪnˈdʌstriəlaɪz
vt. to develop industries in a country or region on a wide scale
vi. to undergo industrialization (less common)
The word "industrialise" combines "industry," derived from Latin industria (diligence, activity), with the adjectival suffix "-al" and the verb-forming suffix "-ise" (British English). The suffix "-ise" originates from Greek -izein, via Latin -izare, and was adopted into French as -iser, later entering English. The term reflects the 19th-century shift toward large-scale manufacturing, emphasizing the transformation (verb suffix) of societies into industrial economies.
The government plans to industrialise rural areas to boost economic growth.
Many developing nations began to industrialise rapidly in the late 20th century.
Critics argue that over-industrialising can harm the environment.
Britain was the first country to industrialise during the 18th century.
The process to industrialise the region required significant infrastructure investment.