This tax is applied to all private-sector enterprises.
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Private-sector
Synonyms for "private-sector" (15 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Adjective(1 words)
for profit enterprise
Noun(2 words)
nonpublicnonpublic sector
Strong matches (5)
Noun(2 words)
privateprivate economy
Adjective(3 words)
private enterpriseprivate enterprise ventureprivate fundraising
Related words (7)
Noun(5 words)
Adjective(2 words)
private resource topicprivate workforce
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: for profit enterprise, nonpublic, nonpublic sector, private, private economy.
- Sentence evidence is available for private-sector, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "private-sector".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "private-sector"
Keep "private-sector" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "private-sector" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "private-sector", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "private-sector" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
7 entriesprivate finance sectorprivate manufacturing sectorprivate services sectorprivate-sector companyprivate-sector firmprivate-sector investmentprivate-sector job
Collocations
12 entriesprivate sector economyprivate sector employmentprivate sector firmsprivate sector growthprivate sector investmentprivate sector jobsprivate-sector companiesprivate-sector economyprivate-sector fundingprivate-sector growthprivate-sector investmentprivate-sector jobs
Inflections
3 entriesmore private-sectormost private-sectorprivate sectors
Derivations
2 entriesprivate sectorprivate-sectoral
Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
I'm eager to be allowed to do more private-sector investment.
Source: tatoeba (322683)
In April 2014, the U.S., U.K., and Germany announced the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance, a public-private platform designed to spur private-sector investment in low-carbon, climate-resilient infrastructure in developing countries.
Source: tatoeba (3651087)
Banking reforms have helped increase private-sector growth and investment.
Source: tatoeba (8904905)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "private-sector"?
Closest matches include for profit enterprise, nonpublic, nonpublic sector, private, private economy.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "private-sector"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.