third sector

American  

noun

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

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third sector British  

noun

1. another name for the voluntary sector

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Other Word Forms

• third-sector adjective

Example Sentences

But an independent sentencing review has suggested wider use of probation services and the third sector in managing offenders after release from prison.

From BBC • May 23, 2025

The message should be sent out to the third sector that this is unacceptable.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024

Mr Sarwar’s speech to the Prosper forum, which consisted of private, public and third sector organisations, also set out some big changes for Labour’s pitch at the Holyrood election in 2026.

From BBC • May 31, 2024

The flight on 15 January, which involved an ATR 72, was the flight crew's third sector of the day, shuttling between Kathmandu and Pokhara.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 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