economy B1

/iˈkɑ.nə.mi/ The system by which a country produces, sells, and uses goods, services, and money.

villa B2

/ˈvɪlə/ A large, comfortable house, often in the countryside or by the sea and used for holidays.

economic B1

/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ Relating to trade, industry, and the management of money in a country or region.

parish C1

/ˈpæɹɪʃ/ A local church district with its own church and priest.

vicinity C2

/vəˈsɪnəti/ The area near or around a particular place.

economics B1

/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪks/ The study of how money, goods, and services are produced, shared, and used.

economical B2

/ˌɛk.əˈnɑ.mɪ.kəl/ Not using a lot of money, fuel, or other resources; not wasteful.

economist B2

/iˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ An expert in economics who studies how money, trade, and industry work.

economize C2

/iˈkɑnəmaɪz/ To save money by spending less and avoiding waste.