Definition

Relating to a time or society before the development of industries and factories.

Example

Many preindustrial societies relied on agriculture and craftsmanship for their economy.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how preindustrial societies lived?

Yeah, it's fascinating to think about how they managed without modern technology.

I read that they relied heavily on agriculture and craftsmanship.

Exactly! It's amazing to see how different life was back then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Preindustrial → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "industrial" (from Latin "industrialis", meaning related to industry). The word "preindustrial" refers to the time or state that existed before the rise of industrialization.

Memory Tip

Think of 'before' ('pre-') the time of 'industry' — that's what preindustrial means.

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