Tertiary Sector
Nounतीसरी क्षेत्र (सेवा क्षेत्र)
Definition
The segment of the economy that provides services (e.g., banking, healthcare, education) rather than manufacturing or agriculture, often called the **service sector**.
Contextual Sentence: "The rapid growth of the tertiary sector in India has created millions of jobs in IT, tourism, and financial services."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): **T**each **E**veryone **R**esults—**T**ertiary sector **R**uns on **I**deas, not **A**griculture!
Synonyms
service industry
quaternary sector
non-material economy
Antonyms
primary sector
secondary sector
agriculture/manufacturing