"microindustry" meaning in English

See microindustry in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: microindustries [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + industry. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|industry}} micro- + industry Head templates: {{en-noun}} microindustry (plural microindustries)
  1. A very small, specialized industry

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