industrialism

noun

in·​dus·​tri·​al·​ism in-ˈdə-strē-ə-ˌli-zəm 

: social organization in which industries and especially large-scale industries are dominant

Examples of industrialism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This culture of optimization has been building for some time now, since at least the 19th century, when industrialism made efficiency a core ideal of working life. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Known for his lush visuals and high Gothic sensibility, del Toro doesn’t disappoint, with elaborate sets—Victor’s laboratory is a wonder of 19th-century steampunk industrialism—and an innovative design for the Creature. — ArsTechnica, 1 Jan. 2026

Throughout the 54 guest rooms and adjoining wellness and hospitality amenities, there’s a blend of raw industrialism and natural materials. — Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2025

Western industrialism arrived in the 19th century under the Meiji Restoration, but even then, Japan found a way to absorb foreign ideas without surrendering its identity — to modernize without Westernizing. — Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for industrialism

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