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Industrial Revolution

noun
/ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Meaning

The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.

Example Sentences

The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.

Synonyms

industrialization, mechanical revolution, factory system, manufacturing revolution, technological advancement, economic transformation

Antonyms

agricultural era, pre-industrial age, deindustrialization, traditional economy, manual production, craft economy

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