private sector

noun

1. the area of the nation's economy under private rather than governmental control.

private sector

noun

1. the part of a country's economy that consists of privately owned enterprises Compare public sector

private sector

1. That part of an economy in which goods and services are produced by individuals and companies as opposed to the government, which controls the public sector.

Word History and Origins

Origin of private sector¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

In his role with Foras na Gaeilge, he has been advising governments north and south as well as public and private sector bodies on promoting the language.

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“But part of that is the private sector hasn’t been investing in the city. And we haven’t had people traveling to the city,” Chi said.

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The private sector has been quick to notice.

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But some housing campaigners want firmer commitments around when Awaab's Law will extent to the private sector.

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“There’s no logic to the private sector putting up another $20 billion.”

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