PoliticsAugust 15, 2026
reindustrialising
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Definition
The process of attempting to revitalize or grow the industrial or manufacturing sector of a country's economy.
Etymology
The word is derived from the prefix 're-' (again) combined with 'industrialize,' which itself comes from the Latin 'industria' meaning diligence or activity. It describes the modern process of restoring industrial capacity after a period of decline.
In the news
The word describes Prime Minister Andy Burnham's political strategy, which focuses on rebuilding domestic industry; approving the new oil and gas fields fits into this narrative of reindustrialising the UK.
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