adjective
- developed or organized with large-scale manufacturing and modern technology; having an advanced industrial economy
Usage: British spelling (American: industrialized); commonly used in comparative contexts (e.g., industrialised nations vs. developing nations)
Examples
- Japan became a highly industrialised nation after World War II.
- Industrialised countries typically have higher standards of living.
- The industrialised regions of Europe experienced rapid urban growth.
- Many industrialised economies are now focusing on sustainable practices.
- The shift from agricultural to industrialised society transformed daily life.
- Industrialised manufacturing has made consumer goods more affordable.