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industry

/ˈɪn.dəs.tri/
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Adverb:industrially
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Plural:industries
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Adjective:industrial
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industry Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and the manufacture of goods in factories.

Example

"The region transitioned from heavy manufacturing industry to a technology-based economy."

2

A distinct branch or sector of commercial, trade, or economic enterprise that produces a closely related set of goods or services.

Example

"She has worked in the hospitality industry for over fifteen years."

3

Habitual diligence, assiduousness, and steady effort in any work or pursuit.

Example

"The young scholar was praised by her mentors for her remarkable patience and industry."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The derived adjectives 'industrial' and 'industrious' correspond to different senses of the noun: 'industrial' relates to manufacturing and commercial production, whereas 'industrious' means diligent and hard-working.

• Rhymes for industry

• Nearby Words

industrious
industriously
industriousness
industry
industrywide
indweller
inebriate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Old French 'industrie' and directly from Latin 'industria', meaning diligence, activity, or zeal.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Industry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/industry
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