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third sector

American

noun

the segment of a nation's economy that is made up of neither public nor business concerns, as nonprofit health or educational institutions.

third sector British

noun

another name for the voluntary sector

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third-sector

adjective

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third sector

It called for more community-based sentences and support and more use of the third sector charities and organisations.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2025

MacCallum was told by a sheriff she had "systematically and deliberately" perpetrated "calculating" frauds on the third sector organisations.

From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2025

At a time when all budgets are tight, discussions are now taking place with the third sector to see if the scheme can be rolled out more widely.

From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2024

"We also work with partners in the NHS, Fife College, and the third sector, to identify and then support anyone who enters our care with a neurodevelopmental disorder," they added.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2023

Againe multiply the same ray or semidiameters 5, by 3.5/7, the halfe of 7.3/7, the product of 18.4/7 shall be the content of the third sector.

From The Way To Geometry by Bedwell, William

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