Definition of public sector
: the part of an economy which is controlled or owned by the government
a job in the public sector
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“Public sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20sector. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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