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single-industry zone

[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈɪndəstri zoʊn]
nounpl: single-industry zones
zona de indústria única
1. A designated geographical area or region that is economically dependent on or primarily focused on a single industry or economic sector
The town became a single-industry zone after the steel mill opened, with most jobs concentrated in that one factory.
A cidade se tornou uma zona de indústria única após a abertura da usina de aço, com a maioria dos empregos concentrada nessa única fábrica.
2. An area of economic development characterized by limited economic diversification and vulnerability to market fluctuations in that specific industry
The coal mining single-industry zone struggled when the global demand for coal decreased.
A zona de indústria única de mineração de carvão enfrentou dificuldades quando a demanda global por carvão diminuiu.
Synonyms
single-sector zonemono-industrial zonespecialized economic zoneindustry-focused region
Antonyms
diversified economic zonemulti-industry regionmixed-economy zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona de indústria única
Standard term used in economic and urban planning contexts
São Paulo
zona monoindustrial
Alternative term preferred in academic and policy discussions
Portugal
zona de indústria única
Standard European Portuguese usage in economic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

put all one's eggs in one basket
economy dependent on a single pillar
lack of economic diversification
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