preindustrial

adjective
UK: /ˌpriːɪnˈdʌstriəl/
US: /ˌpriːɪnˈdʌstriəl/

  1. Relating to a time before factories and machines were widely used.

    1. Life was different in the preindustrial age.
    2. The preindustrial economy relied heavily on agriculture and skilled labor.

  2. Describes societies or economies that existed before the Industrial Revolution.

    1. The village retained its preindustrial charm.
    2. Studying preindustrial societies can teach us valuable lessons about sustainability.

Synonyms

agrarian

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "preindustrial" in English means: Relating to a time before factories and machines were widely used., Describes societies or economies that existed before the Industrial Revolution..

The phonetic transcription of "preindustrial" is /ˌpriːɪnˈdʌstriəl/ in British English and /ˌpriːɪnˈdʌstriəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "preindustrial": agrarian.

Example usage of "preindustrial": "Life was different in the preindustrial age.". More examples on the page.