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industry Synonyms

Another word for industry

Choosing another word for industry depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
manufacturing
Strong
production
fabrication

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
sector
Strong
business
trade
field
commerce

• noun (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
diligence
industriousness
assiduity
Strong
application
perseverance
dedication

Opposites of industry

The opposite of industry shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

idleness
laziness
sloth
indolence
lethargy
agriculture
See all opposites of industry

• Nearby Words

industrious
industriously
industriousness
industry
industrywide
indweller
inebriate

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Industry. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/industry
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