Industry: meaning, definitions and examples

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industry

 

[ หˆษชndษ™stri ]

Context #1 | Noun

in economics

Industry refers to the production of goods or services within an economy. It involves various sectors such as manufacturing, construction, and technology. Industries play a crucial role in the economic growth of a country.

Synonyms

business sector, field, sector

Examples of usage

  • China has a strong industry in manufacturing.
  • The automotive industry is a significant contributor to the economy.
  • The IT industry is rapidly growing due to technological advancements.
Context #2 | Noun

in business

Industry can also refer to a specific sector or category of businesses that are related by the type of goods or services they produce. For example, the entertainment industry includes companies involved in film, television, and music.

Synonyms

business category, field, sector

Examples of usage

  • Hollywood is a major player in the entertainment industry.
  • The fashion industry is known for its creativity and innovation.

Translations

Translations of the word "industry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น indรบstria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเฅเคฏเฅ‹เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Industrie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ industri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะผะธัะปะพะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przemysล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”ฃๆฅญ (sangyล)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท industrie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ industria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sanayi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฐ์—… (san-eop)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู†ุงุนุฉ (แนฃinฤสฟa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prลฏmysl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priemysel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทฅไธš (gลngyรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ industrija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ iรฐnaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะฝะตั€ะบำ™ัั–ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ แƒ”แƒฌแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™naye

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ industria

Etymology

The word 'industry' originated from the Latin word 'industria', meaning diligence or skill. It first appeared in the English language in the 15th century. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the concept of economic activities and production. Today, 'industry' is a fundamental aspect of modern economies, driving innovation, employment, and economic development.

See also: agroindustry, industrial, industrialist, industriously.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #389, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.