microcredit
[ mahy-kroh-kred-it ]
/ ˈmaɪ kroʊˌkrɛd ɪt /
noun
the lending of very small amounts of money at low interest, especially to a start-up company or self-employed person.
Nearby words
- microcoria,
- microcornea,
- microcosm,
- microcosmic salt,
- microcoustic,
- microcrystal,
- microcrystalline,
- microculture,
- microcurie,
- microcyst
Also called mi·cro·lend·ing [mahy-kroh-len-ding] /ˈmaɪ kroʊˌlɛn dɪŋ/.
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