microindustry

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

micro- +‎ industry

Noun[edit]

microindustry (plural microindustries)

  1. A very small, specialized industry
    • 2009 January 18, Alex Williams, “When the Action Moves On”, in New York Times:
      Also being shed are some of those colorful and slightly absurd microindustries — de-cluttering consultants, aroma therapy for pets — that sprouted in recent years by catering to the well-heeled [] .