ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪkli
1
: in a way that relates to an economy
An increase in tourism will help the city economically. [=will help the city's economy]
an economically depressed area
economically disadvantaged people [=poor people]
2
: in an economical way
a way to economically heat your house
She writes simply and economically.
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“Economically.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/economically. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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