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third sector

American

noun

the segment of a nation's economy that is made up of neither public nor business concerns, as nonprofit health or educational institutions.

third sector British

noun

another name for the voluntary sector

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third-sector adjective

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In a speech in central London, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer launched a "Civil Society Covenant" which would introduce a stronger role for the third sector in government.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025

But an independent sentencing review has suggested wider use of probation services and the third sector in managing offenders after release from prison.

From BBC • May 23, 2025

The message should be sent out to the third sector that this is unacceptable.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024

A third sector that includes services such as tourism, communications and education was down 4.9%.

From Reuters • Jul. 22, 2023

Againe multiply the same ray or semidiameters 5, by 3.5/7, the halfe of 7.3/7, the product of 18.4/7 shall be the content of the third sector.

From The Way To Geometry by Bedwell, William

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