Deindustrialisation

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of deindustrialization. UK, alt-of, alternative

    ""This area has been badly affected by deindustrialisation and really needs long-term, high-quality employment.""

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""This area has been badly affected by deindustrialisation and really needs long-term, high-quality employment.""

Etymology

From de- + industrialisation or deindustrialise + -ation.

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