"infant industry" meaning in English

See infant industry in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: infant industries [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|infant industries}} infant industry (plural infant industries)
  1. (economics) A new industry, one in its earlier stages unable to keep up or compete against global competitors. Categories (topical): Economics
    Sense id: en-infant_industry-en-noun-HqZVh3FL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: economics, sciences

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