collocation · academic
creative industries
/krɪˈeɪtɪv ˈɪndəstriz/CRE·a·tive IN·dus·tries
economic sectors based on creativity and cultural production, such as film, design, advertising and publishing
Examples
“The government supports the creative industries to generate jobs and exports.”
“Cities with strong creative industries often attract young professionals.”
“Policy makers introduced tax incentives for creative industries.”
Band 8 sentence
“Investment in creative industries can drive economic growth while also enhancing a nation's cultural profile.”
Collocations
- support creative industries
- policy for creative industries
- develop creative industries
Word family
Common mistakes
creative industry→creative industries
creative business→creative industries
Say it for a higher band
5creative business→6cultural industries→7+creative industries
Synonyms
cultural industries
Easily confused
cultural industries
“The cultural industries include museums and heritage sites, while creative industries also cover software and design.”
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