Microindustry

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    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[…]."

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"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[…]."

Etymology

From micro- + industry.

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