Synonyms for

Economy

Verb / ɪˈkɑ:nʌmi: / / i:ˈkɑ:nʌmi: / Another word for economy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.

Synonyms & similar words

saving economicsystem thriftiness commercialism business trade commerce industry expenditure consumption production manufacturing market monetary fiscal budgetary financial economic industrial commercial trade-related

Synonyms by register

Formal

efficiency thrift frugality management

Informal

saving money being careful with money tightening the belt

Literary

household management wise husbandry

Antonyms

extravagance wastefulness profusion abundance lavishness overspending

Common collocations

  • national economy
  • global economy
  • state of the economy
  • economy class
  • economy of words
  • boost the economy
  • recession economy

Word family

noun economy
adjective economic
adverb economically

Usage note

Often used in the context of national or business finance. 'Economy' can also refer to careful management of resources, as in 'economy of effort'.

Example sentences

  1. The economy is doing well this year.
  2. I am interested in learning more about the economy.
  3. The economy of this country is based on agriculture.
  4. The global economy is affected by many factors.
  5. The economy of this city is dependent on tourism.

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