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manufactory

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of manufactory

a building or set of buildings for the manufacturing of goods
  • Recent years have seen a tremendous growth in manufactories all along the river.
Synonyms of manufactory

factory, mill, plant, shop, works, workshop
Words Related to manufactory

sweatshop

atelier, studio, workplace, workroom

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