Center
Definition
In this context, "center" refers to the focal point or main location of a particular event or movement.
Analogy
Think of a bustling city with streets leading to different neighborhoods. The center would be like the downtown area where all the major activities and businesses are concentrated.
Related terms
Industrialization: The process of developing industries on a large scale, involving the transformation from an agrarian society to one dominated by manufacturing and mechanized production.
Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting its resources for economic gain.
Technology: The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes in order to improve productivity and efficiency.
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