industrialism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an economic system built on large industries rather than on agriculture or craftsmanship

WordNet

In*dus"tri*al*ism noun
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913