industrialisation
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The process by which a country or region develops large-scale industry and factory production.
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Which word fits the gap? "Rapid _____ transformed the city from a small fishing town into a major port."
Answer: industrialisation
In your own words, what does "industrialisation" mean?
The process by which a country or region develops large-scale industry and factory production.
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