Meaning & use
postindustrial
Relating to an economy or society that has shifted away from heavy manufacturing toward services and information.
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The postindustrial city converted its abandoned factories into offices and apartments.
Economists describe many Western nations today as postindustrial, driven mainly by services and technology.
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Often written 'post-industrial'; it contrasts an economy centered on manufacturing with one centered on services, finance, or technology.
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