private sectorglossary / PRIVATE SECTOR private sector. The part of the economy or an industry that is free from direct governmental control. Cf. PUBLIC SECTOR. 词条贡献者 法律翻译Roger,在一家顶尖欧洲律师事务所的北京办公室担任全职法律翻译,专注翻译各类与北欧业务有关的法律文件。