economy — the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country or region is made and used
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country or region is made and used
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
Example Sentences
- My mom's grocery shopping strategy is pure economy - she buys everything on sale and we eat soup for a week!
- The digital economy has changed how we work and shop.
- Flying economy class means my knees become best friends with the seat in front of me.
economy
NOUN[/ɪˈkɑːnəmi/]
the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country or region is made and used
The nation's economy runs on factories, farms, and bustling markets working together.
Gastronomy with autonomy builds a thriving economy!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'oikonomia', combining 'oikos' (house) and 'nomos' (law/management). Originally referred to the management of a household or estate, later extended to the management of a state's resources and wealth.
Breakdown
oiko- (house) + -nomy (law/management, from Greek nomos) = economy
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📝Examples
“My mom's grocery shopping strategy is pure economy - she buys everything on sale and we eat soup for a week!”
“The digital economy has changed how we work and shop.”
“Flying economy class means my knees become best friends with the seat in front of me.”
“The government announced new policies to stimulate the economy.”
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