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Definition of microenterprise

microenterprise

/ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈɛn.tɚ.praɪz/
mi · cro · en · ter · prise
Plural:microenterprises
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• noun

1

A very small business or commercial entity, typically employing fewer than ten people and operating with minimal capital investment.

Example

"The international development organization provided small loans to help rural women start a microenterprise to support their families."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century alongside the rise of microfinance, combining the prefix 'micro-' (from Greek 'mikros', meaning small) and 'enterprise' (from Old French 'entreprise').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Microenterprise. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/microenterprise
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