noun

economy

Translation

economy, thrift, saving

The country's economy is growing fast.

We need to make some economies this month.

He flies economy class for business trips.

((the economy)) of a country/region The system of trade and industry. The German economy is very strong.

((to make economies)) to save money We are trying to make economies at home.

((economy class/size)) the cheapest or smallest version I bought the economy size shampoo.

Synonyms: (system) commerce, financial system; (saving) thrift, saving. Antonyms: (saving) waste, extravagance.

From Greek 'oikonomia' (household management), from 'oikos' (house) + 'nemein' (to manage).

Think of managing the 'house' ('oikos') of a country. The same word applies to saving money in your own 'house'.