the third sector
noun /ðə ˌθɜːd ˈsektə(r)/
/ðə ˌθɜːrd ˈsektər/
[singular] (economics- the part of an economy or a society that includes organizations that do not belong to the government and do not make a profit
第三部门（经济体或社会中不隶属政府也不以营利为目标的部分） - The forum was aimed at key business leaders from across the private, public and third sectors in the region.
此次论坛针对的是来自本地区私营、公共和第三部门的主要业界领袖。
- The forum was aimed at key business leaders from across the private, public and third sectors in the region.