postindustrial

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Adjective postindustrial has 1 sense

postindustrial - of or relating to a society or economy marked by a lessened importance of manufacturing and an increase of services, information, and research; "postindustrial countries"
Antonym: nonindustrial (indirect, via industrial)

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Term: Postindustrial

Description:

Postindustrial refers to the period or state that follows industrialization, characterized by a shift from manufacturing-based economies to service-based ones. It refers to the social, economic, and cultural changes that occur as a result of deindustrialization.

Sample Sentences:

As an adjective (describing something):

The postindustrial society heavily relies on technology and information services.
Our city's abandoned factories serve as a reminder of the postindustrial era.

As a noun (referring to a person or concept):

She is an expert in postindustrial urban planning.
The speaker discussed the challenges faced by postindustrial economies.

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