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postindustrial

[ pohst-in-duhs-tree-uhl ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of an era following industrialization:

    The economy of the postindustrial society is based on the provision of services rather than on the manufacture of goods.

postindustrial

/ ˌpəʊstɪnˈdʌstrɪəl /

adjective

  1. characteristic of, relating to, or denoting work or a society that is no longer based on heavy industry
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Other Words From

  • postin·dustri·al·ist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of postindustrial1

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Example Sentences

Some cities have successfully managed the transition from an industrial to a postindustrial economy.

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