microindustry en · NOUN
Etymology
From micro- + industry.
Meanings
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A very small, specialized industry
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[…].
2009 January 18, Alex Williams, “When the Action Moves On”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| microindustries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |