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government sector

[/ˈɡʌv.ərn.mənt ˈsek.tər/]
nounpl: government sectors
setor governamental
1. The part of the economy controlled by and operated by the government, including public administration and state-owned enterprises
The government sector employs millions of workers in public service.
O setor governamental emprega milhões de trabalhadores em serviço público.
2. All public institutions and agencies responsible for implementing government policies and providing public services
Reform in the government sector is necessary to improve efficiency.
A reforma no setor governamental é necessária para melhorar a eficiência.
Synonyms
public sectorstate sectorpublic administration
Antonyms
private sectorcommercial sector

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
setor governamental
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Brazil
setor público
Commonly used alternative in Brazil
Portugal
setor público
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Brazil
administração pública
Used when emphasizing public administration aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

working for the government
in the public sector
civil service
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