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public sector

[ˈpʌblɪk ˈsɛktər]
nounpl: public sectors
setor público
1. The part of the economy controlled by the government, including public services, utilities, and state-owned enterprises
The public sector provides essential services such as education and healthcare.
O setor público fornece serviços essenciais como educação e saúde.
2. All government institutions and organizations funded by tax revenue
Employment in the public sector often offers job stability and benefits.
O emprego no setor público frequentemente oferece estabilidade e benefícios.
Synonyms
government sectorstate sectorpublic service
Antonyms
private sectorprivate enterprise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
setor público
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
setor público
Standard usage, commonly referenced in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
setor público
Standard usage, frequently discussed in political discourse
Portugal
setor público
Standard usage, equivalent to European context

Related Idioms & Phrases

public sector reform
public sector budget
public sector employment
public sector strike
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