sector
Translation
sector, area, part, zone
Examples
He works in the financial sector.
He works in the financial sector.
This sector of the city is very old.
This sector of the city is very old.
The circle is divided into four sectors.
The circle is divided into four sectors.
Grammar Patterns
((the/a)) sector ((of sth.)) a particular part of an area of activity The financial sector is growing fast.
Similar Words
Synonyms: area, division, zone, field; Antonyms: whole, entirety
Etymology
From Latin 'sector' meaning 'cutter', from 'secare' (to cut). A sector is a 'cut' or a part of a whole.
Memory Tips
Think of a pizza 'sector' (a slice) to remember it's a part of a larger whole, like a sector of the economy.