postindustrial

/ˌpoʊstɪnˈdʌstriəl/
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Definitions of postindustrial
  1. adjective
    of or relating to a society or economy marked by a lessened importance of manufacturing and an increase of services, information, and research
    “postindustrial countries”
    synonyms:
    industrial
    having highly developed industries
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