"microindustry" meaning in English

See microindustry in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: microindustries [plural]
Etymology: micro- + industry Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|industry}} micro- + industry Head templates: {{en-noun}} microindustry (plural microindustries)
  1. A very small, specialized industry
    Sense id: en-microindustry-en-noun-B1iwx4rX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with micro-

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