economy
Translation
economy, thrift
Examples
The country's economy is growing slowly.
The country's economy is growing slowly.
We need to make economies to save money.
We need to make economies to save money.
She flies economy class for business trips.
She flies economy class for business trips.
Grammar Patterns
((the economy)) the system of trade and industry The country's economy is growing.
((to make economies)) to save money by spending less We need to make economies.
((economy class)) the cheapest class of air travel She flies economy class.
Similar Words
Synonyms (system): financial system; Synonyms (saving): thrift, saving
Etymology
From Greek 'oikonomia' meaning 'household management', from 'oikos' (house) + 'nemein' (to manage).
Memory Tips
Originally about managing a 'home' (oikos), now it's about managing a country's resources.