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adjective American English pronunciation: economic /ˌikəˈnɑmɪk/ American English pronunciation: economic /ˌekəˈnɑmɪk/
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  1. 1
    [usually before noun] relating to the economy of a particular country or region

    Economic growth is slowing down.

    factors that hinder economic development

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    1. a.
      relating to business, industry, and trade

      an attack on the government's economic policies

      New opportunities will emerge as the economic climate improves.

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    2. b.
      relating to money

      Such projects offer social and economic benefits to our local communities.

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  2. 2
    not costing or spending much money

    We must assist our clients in the most economic way.

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  3. 3
    making satisfactory profit from business activities

    We are going to have to make some cutbacks in order to continue to be economic.

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