Definitions for: Industrialism

[n] an economic system built on large industries rather than on agriculture or craftsmanship

Webster (1913) Definition: In*dus"tri*al*ism, n.
1. Devotion to industrial pursuits; labor; industry. --J. S.
Mill.

2. The principles or policy applicable to industrial pursuits
or organized labor.

Industrialism must not confounded with
industriousness. --H. Spencer.

See Also: economic system, economy