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economy

[ɪˈkɒnəmi]
nounfemininepl: economies / economias
economia
1. The system of money and employment in a country or region
The country's economy is growing rapidly.
A economia do país está crescendo rapidamente.
2. The careful management of money and resources to avoid waste
She practices economy in her household spending.
Ela pratica economia nos gastos domésticos.
3. A mode of life or operation with reduced cost or consumption
Traveling economy class is cheaper than business class.
Viajar em classe econômica é mais barato que em classe executiva.
Synonyms
thriftfrugalityprudencefinancial system
Antonyms
extravagancewasteprofligacy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
economia
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
economia
Standard usage in Portugal
Brazil
economia política
Used for political economy

Related Idioms & Phrases

economy of scale
political economy
mixed economy
command economy
false economy
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