Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The organized production of goods or services, typically on a large scale and within a specific area or field.
Industry
/ˈɪndəstri/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
God punished this town with industry.
As if it could ever hurt the Industry.
Industry is God's severest punishment.
Etymology:
The word industry originates from the Latin term industria, which means diligence or zeal. It was adopted into the Middle French industrie, which carried into English during the late Middle Ages to signify perseverance in labor and manufacturing sectors.
Usage Statistics:
148 mentions per 1 million words 
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