1. An industry or economic sector that is in decline, losing vitality, or approaching obsolescence
The coal industry has become a dying sector in many developed countries.
A indústria do carvão tornou-se um setor moribundo em muitos países desenvolvidos.
2. A business area characterized by decreasing profitability, market share, or relevance
The newspaper publishing sector is often described as moribund.
O setor de publicação de jornais é frequentemente descrito como moribundo.