one-sector

[/wʌn ˈsɛktər/]
adjective
monosssetorial
1. relating to or characterized by dependence on a single economic sector or industry
The country's one-sector economy relies heavily on oil exports.
A economia monosssetorial do país depende fortemente das exportações de petróleo.
2. focused on or limited to one specific sector of business or industry
A one-sector investment strategy can be risky for long-term financial growth.
Uma estratégia de investimento monosssetorial pode ser arriscada para o crescimento financeiro de longo prazo.
This term is predominantly used in economic and development discourse, particularly when discussing emerging markets or resource-dependent nations. In Brazil and Portugal, it appears frequently in academic papers and policy discussions about economic diversification and vulnerability to commodity price fluctuations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
single-sectormonosectoralsector-dependentsector-focused
Antonyms / Antônimos
multi-sectordiversifiedpolysectoralmultisectoral

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
monosssetorial
Standard academic and business term used in economic discussions
Portugal
monosssetorial
Same technical usage as in Brazil; primarily used in economic contexts
General English
one-sector
Common in economic analysis and development discussions

Related Words

economysectorindustrydiversificationeconomic dependencespecialization

Related Idioms & Phrases

one-sector economy
one-sector dependence
one-sector vulnerability
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