economy · noun C /ɪˈkɑn.ə.mi/
Word family
Nouns: economics, economist, economy
Adjectives: economic, economical
Verbs: economize
Adverbs: economically
economy
B2 the system by which a country produces and uses goods and money
Dictionary examples:
the German/US economy
the global economy
a weak/strong economy
The economy has been growing at a rapid rate these past five years.
Tourism contributes millions of pounds to the country's economy.
Learner example:
As China's economy is growing fast, we will run low [on] resources soon. (First Certificate in English; B2; German)
