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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSunset Industry
/ˈsʌn.sɛt ˈɪn.də.stri/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An industry that is in decline or is being phased out due to various factors such as technological advancements or changes in consumer preferences.
"The coal industry is often cited as a sunset industry as renewable energy sources gain popularity." - 2
A sector of the economy that is no longer growing and is often associated with job losses and reduced investment.
"Many workers in the textile sector are facing challenges as it becomes a sunset industry."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'sunset industry' emerged in the late 20th century, combining 'sunset', which refers to the time of day when the sun sets, symbolizing decline, and 'industry', derived from Latin 'industria', meaning diligence or activity. It reflects industries that are declining or being phased out.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sunset Industry" is said worldwide
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industrie en déclin
Transliteration: ɛ̃.dys.tʁi ɑ̃ de.kɛ̃
"L'industrie du charbon est souvent considérée comme une industrie en déclin."
schwindende Industrie
Transliteration: ʃvɪndənde ɪndʊˈstʁi
"Die Kohlenindustrie wird oft als schwindende Industrie bezeichnet."
industria in declino
Transliteration: in.dus.tri.a in deˈkli.no
"L'industria tessile è un'industria in declino."
industria en declive
Transliteration: in.dus.tri.a en deˈkli.βe
"La industria del carbón se considera una industria en declive."
indústria em declínio
Transliteration: ĩˈdustɾiɐ ẽ deˈklĩu
"A indústria do carvão é frequentemente vista como uma indústria em declínio."
सूर्यास्त उद्योग
Transliteration: sūryāsta udyoga
"कोयला उद्योग को अक्सर सूर्यास्त उद्योग माना जाता है।"
夕阳产业
Transliteration: xīyáng chǎnyè
"煤炭行业常被视为夕阳产业。"
석양 산업
Transliteration: seogyang san-eob
"석탄 산업은 종종 석양 산업으로 간주됩니다."
夕日産業
Transliteration: yūhi sangyō
"石炭産業はしばしば夕日産業と見なされます。"
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