sector — a distinct part or division of something, especially an economy, society, or area of activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a distinct part or division of something, especially an economy, society, or area of activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsektər/
Korean meaning: 구역, 부문, 분야 (경제나 사회의 특정 영역)
Korean pronunciation: 섹-터 (강세: 섹)
Example Sentences
- My dad works in the banking sector, so he always knows when the economy sneezes.
- The healthcare sector desperately needs more funding and fewer TV medical dramas.
- Government investment in the renewable energy sector has doubled.
sector
NOUN//ˈsektər//
a distinct part or division of something, especially an economy, society, or area of activity
City planner explains different sectors marked on the zoning map
Every sector needs a director and a protector!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'sector'에서 유래했으며, '자르는 사람, 절단기'를 의미하는 'secare(자르다)'에서 파생되었습니다. 마치 원을 조각조각 자른 부채꼴처럼 전체를 나눈 한 부분을 뜻하게 되었죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad works in the banking sector, so he always knows when the economy sneezes.”
“The healthcare sector desperately needs more funding and fewer TV medical dramas.”
“Government investment in the renewable energy sector has doubled.”
“She decided to switch from the fashion sector to agriculture because she wanted to grow something other than her Instagram followers.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.