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Definition of the public sector noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

the public sector

noun
 
/ðə ˌpʌblɪk ˈsektə(r)/
 
/ðə ˌpʌblɪk ˈsektər/
 [singular] (economics)
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  1. the part of the economy of a country that is owned or controlled by the government
    • Jobs have been created in both the private and public sectors of the economy.
    • public sector housing
    compare private sector, third sectorTopics Moneyc1
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