noun
the publishing world; publishing industry
Refers to the whole sphere of publishing, including companies, editors, authors, and market trends.
彼は出版界で長年働いてきた。
He has worked in the publishing world for many years.
出版界の動向に詳しい。
I am familiar with trends in the publishing industry.
Compound of 出版 (publishing) and 界 (world, sphere).