German word

Industrieland

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪndʊsˈtʁiːˌlant/

Meaning

  • neuter nounindustrialized country

Example

In vielen Industrieländern gibt es viele Fabriken.

There are many factories in many industrialized countries.

Illustration for Industrieland (industrialized country)

More examples

Viele Industrieländer investieren stark in Forschung und Entwicklung.

Many industrialized countries invest heavily in research and development.

Core concept

A country whose towns, workplaces, and infrastructure visibly reflect large-scale manufacturing.

Common phrases

  • viele Industrieländer

    many industrialized countries

  • in den Industrieländern

    in industrialized countries

  • exportstarkes Industrieland

    industrialized country with strong exports

Similar words

Industriestaat: A country whose economy relies heavily on industrial production.
Industrienation: A country with industrial production and manufacturing of major international importance.
Schwellenland: A country undergoing rapid industrialization and economic growth.
Entwicklungsland: A country with limited industrialization and slower economic development.

Definition in German

Ein Industrieland ist ein Land, in dem die Industrie einen hohen Anteil an Produktion, Beschäftigung und Bruttowertschöpfung hat.

Word origin

Industrieland joins Industrie, 'industry', and Land, 'country', in a transparent German compound.

Usage tips

  • After in when location is meant, the plural dative form is in Industrieländern, not in Industrieländer.

Opposites

Related words

  • industriellindustrialadjective
  • Industriellerindustrialistnoun
  • Industriepolitikindustrial policynoun

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