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private sectorThe part of the economy that is owned by private groups, usually as a means of enterprise for profit, rather than being owned by the government

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The part of the economy that is owned by private groups, usually as a means of enterprise for profit, rather than being owned by the government

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpraɪvət ˈsektər/

Example Sentences

  • My friend quit his government job to join the private sector, saying he wanted to earn more money and work less bureaucracy.
  • The private sector moves so fast that by the time the government approves a project, three startups have already solved the problem.
  • Private sector efficiency is legendary - they can fire someone faster than the government can hire them.

private sector

NOUN

[/ˈpraɪvət ˈsektər/]

The part of the economy that is owned by private groups, usually as a means of enterprise for profit, rather than being owned by the government

The part of the economy that is owned by private groups, usually as a means of enterprise for profit, rather than being owned by the government
💡 Concept

The part of the economy that is owned by private groups, usually as a means of enterprise for profit, rather than being owned by the government

Private sector's protector uses his detector!
🎵 Rhyme

Private sector's protector uses his detector!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpraɪvət ˈsektər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpraɪvət ˈsektə/

🌳Etymology

Rootprivat-
Suffix--e

🎵Rhyme

detectorprotectorreflector
detector
protector
reflector

🔗Collocations

private sector employment
private sector investment
private sector participation
boost the private sector
private sector initiative
private sector partnership

📝Examples

My friend quit his government job to join the private sector, saying he wanted to earn more money and work less bureaucracy.

😄 Fun example

The private sector moves so fast that by the time the government approves a project, three startups have already solved the problem.

😄 Fun example

Private sector efficiency is legendary - they can fire someone faster than the government can hire them.

The collaboration between public and private sectors is essential for sustainable economic development.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

private industryprivate enterprisecommercial sectorbusiness sector

Antonyms

public sectorgovernment sector

Related

privatizationcapitalismfree marketentrepreneurshipcorporate

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