🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

सूर्यास्त उद्योग

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sūryāsta udyoga

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sunset Industry/ˈsʌn.sɛt ˈɪn.də.stri/
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"कोयला उद्योग को अक्सर सूर्यास्त उद्योग माना जाता है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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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