industrialiseerunud

Industrialiseerunud is an Estonian word that translates to "industrialized" in English. It describes a society or economy that has undergone a significant shift from an agrarian or pre-industrial state to one characterized by large-scale factory production, mechanization, and technological advancement. This process typically involves the mass production of goods, urbanization as people move to cities for work, and a greater reliance on wage labor.

The concept of industrialisation encompasses a wide range of changes. Economically, it means a move from subsistence farming and handicraft production to mass manufacturing, often powered by new energy sources like steam and electricity. Socially, it leads to the growth of cities, the development of new social classes (such as the industrial working class and the bourgeoisie), and changes in family structures and daily life. Technologically, it is driven by innovation, invention, and the application of scientific principles to production processes.

Historically, industrialisation began in Great Britain in the late 18th century and spread throughout the world in the following centuries. This transformation brought about immense economic growth and changes in living standards for many, but also led to new social challenges such as pollution, poor working conditions, and income inequality. The term "industrialiseerunud" therefore refers to countries or regions that have completed or are in the advanced stages of this transformative process, often implying a developed economy with a strong manufacturing and service sector.