PUBLIC SECTOR Definition & Meaning

public sector

noun

the area of the nation's affairs under governmental rather than private control.

public sector

noun

the part of an economy that consists of state-owned institutions, including nationalized industries and services provided by local authorities Compare private sector

public sector

That part of the economy controlled by the government. (Compare private sector.)

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of public sector¹

First recorded in 1950–55

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If you work in the public sector your job or your pay could be directly affected.

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He criticised the government for its spending on environmental projects and public sector pay rises.

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As a non-Italian, Sonny cannot apply for a public sector job, and even struggled to get a driving license.

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Mrs Rawling said she was opposing cuts to public services at the city council, including potential closures of community centres, and public sector job losses.

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The IFS warned choosing to cut public sector pay has led to strikes in the recent past, so keeping pay flat would "pose serious challenges".

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public school public servant

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