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industry

noun
ˈɪn.də.stri

Meaning

Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.
The production of goods or services within an economy.

Example Sentences

The industry focuses on luxury experiences.

The AI industry is expanding rapidly.

The textile industry employs thousands of workers in the region.

Example Expressions

cottage industry

Synonyms

sector, trade, field, business, commerce, production
Entry 1
sector, trade
Entry 2
sector, field
Entry 3
business, trade, commerce, sector, production

Antonyms

unemployment, idleness, stagnation, inactivity
Entry 1
unemployment, idleness
Entry 2
stagnation, idleness
Entry 3
idleness, inactivity, unemployment

Collocations

manufacturing industry, service industry, heavy industry, global industry

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