the third sector

noun
🔊/ðə ˌθɜːd ˈsektə(r)/
🔊/ðə ˌθɜːrd ˈsektər/
[singular] (economics经济学)
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  1. the part of an economy or a society that includes organizations that do not belong to the government and do not make a profit第三部门(经济体或社会中不隶属政府也不以营利为目标的部分)
    • The forum was aimed at key business leaders from across the private, public and third sectors in the region.此次论坛针对的是来自本地区私营、公共和第三部门的主要业界领袖。
    see also private sector, public sector