postindustrial
adjective
post·in·dus·tri·al
ˌpōst-in-ˈdə-strē-əl 
: occurring in, existing in, or being a period of social and economic development after the predominance of large-scale industry
postindustrial towns
Coastal hubs like New York and San Francisco have staked their futures on postindustrial technology, finance, and business services.—
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The postindustrial landscape of his native Bristol was his canvas and gallery.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The postindustrial landscape of his native Bristol was his canvas and gallery.
—Laurie Kellman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The postindustrial landscape of his native Bristol was his canvas and gallery.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
In postindustrial societies, many of the requirements Brown cited for making work compatible with child-rearing have become less relevant; women work in all sorts of industries requiring focused concentration, for example.
—Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025
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Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The postindustrial landscape of his native Bristol was his canvas and gallery.
—Laurie Kellman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The postindustrial landscape of his native Bristol was his canvas and gallery.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
In postindustrial societies, many of the requirements Brown cited for making work compatible with child-rearing have become less relevant; women work in all sorts of industries requiring focused concentration, for example.
—Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for postindustrial
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“Postindustrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postindustrial. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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