Nonindustrial (adjective)

1. Not relating to or characterized by industry or manufacturing.
2. Not having or involving a high level of industrial activity or development.

Origin:

From non- + industrial.

Examples:

1. The nonindustrial sector of the economy includes services, agriculture, and other industries that are not directly involved in manufacturing.
2. The nonindustrial areas of the country had a lower standard of living and fewer job opportunities.
3. The nonindustrial societies of the past were based on subsistence agriculture and bartering.
4. The nonindustrial landscape was dotted with small farms and rural communities.
5. The nonindustrial world was undergoing rapid change, with new technologies and innovations affecting every aspect of life.