👉 Industrialisation is a process or development that involves the transformation of a rural area into a bustling metropolis, often with an emphasis on manufacturing and industry. It typically begins in the mid-19th century as Europeans sought to establish colonies, which led to the rapid industrialization of many regions around the world. The term "industrialisation" is often used interchangeably with "modernisation," but it does not necessarily mean the same thing. In modern terminology, industrialization refers to the process