sub·in·dus·try
| \ ˌsəb-ˈin-(ˌ)də-strē
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variants:
or sub-industry
plural subindustries or sub-industries
Definition of subindustry
: a lesser industry
especially
: one derived from or dependent on a larger industry
a technology subindustry A whole subindustry of agents and publicists has sprung up to manage everything from a chef's media appearances to his hairstyle. — Lisa Abend
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“Subindustry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subindustry. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of subindustry was in 1868
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