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AWL Sublist 1 · Academic Word
sector
/ˈsektər/ Syllables: ˈsec·tor
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
A distinct part of an economy, society, or area with specific characteristics.
Synonyms
industry
field
division
Antonyms
None available
Translations
sector in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
قطاع، جزء
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
هو جزء مميز من الاقتصاد أو المجتمع أو منطقة معينة، وله خصائص خاصة بيه.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
A sector is a part of the economy or society with a shared purpose. The public sector means government-owned services. The private sector means businesses.
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Memory TipSector comes from Latin 'secare' meaning to cut — an economy is cut into sectors.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The healthcare sector has experienced significant investment and expansion in recent years.
Both public and private sector organisations must comply with data protection laws.
The agricultural sector employs a large proportion of the workforce in developing nations.
Word Families & Pronunciation
sector
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adjective | sectoral |
| noun | sectors |
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