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Definition public sector in British English

public sector noun

[singular] noun
1

the industries and services, for example schools and hospitals, that are supported by tax money and controlled by the government of a country

Example

The typical Member of Parliament has worked elsewhere in the public sector.

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Definition public sector in British English