B2nounbusinessmoney
US/ˈsek.tər/
UK/ˈsek.tə/
one part of a country's economy, such as farming or banking
In context
The tourism sector employs millions of people in Vietnam.
She left the public sector for a job at a private bank.
The technology sector grew more quickly than any other last year.
Words that go with sector
adjective + noun
- private sectorSalaries are higher in the private sector.
- public sectorPublic sector workers got a pay rise.
- financial sectorThe financial sector is closely watched.
noun + noun
- service sectorMost new jobs are in the service sector.
noun + preposition
- sector ofAgriculture is a key sector of the economy.