microcredit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The practice of making very small loans, especially to poor people to promote self-employment; microlending.
  2. A microloan.

Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌkɹɛdɪt/

Word forms

microcredit microcredits

Etymology

From micro- + credit.

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