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deindustrialization
de·in·dus·tri·al·i·za·tion [ d in dùstree əli záysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
removal or reduction of industry: the removal or reduction of industrial activity in a country or region, especially heavy industry or manufacturing industry
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