defense industry — The sector of the economy that manufactures and sells weapons, military equipment, and defense-related technology
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The sector of the economy that manufactures and sells weapons, military equipment, and defense-related technology
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈfens ˈɪndəstri/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor works for a defense industry company and can't tell us what he does - he just says 'it's classified' even when we ask about his lunch menu.
- The defense industry conference was so secure that attendees needed three different ID checks just to use the bathroom.
- Many countries are investing heavily in their domestic defense industry to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.
defense industry
NOUN[/dɪˈfens ˈɪndəstri/]
The sector of the economy that manufactures and sells weapons, military equipment, and defense-related technology
The defense industry unveils a new fighter jet at the annual airshow.
Defense industry's offense comes at great expense!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Defense derives from Latin defendere (to ward off, protect), composed of de- (away) and fendere (to strike). Industry comes from Latin industria (diligence, hard work). The compound term emerged to describe the industrial sector dedicated to national protection and military capability.
Breakdown
de- (away) + fendere (to strike) + industria (diligence, earnest application). The phrase combines a defensive action root with a term denoting organized, sustained effort in production.
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📝Examples
“My neighbor works for a defense industry company and can't tell us what he does - he just says 'it's classified' even when we ask about his lunch menu.”
“The defense industry conference was so secure that attendees needed three different ID checks just to use the bathroom.”
“Many countries are investing heavily in their domestic defense industry to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.”
“The defense industry plays a crucial role in national security and economic development.”
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