microcredit

English

/ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌkɹɛdɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) The practice of making very small loans, especially to poor people to promote self-employment; microlending.
  • (countable) A microloan.

Etymology

Prefix from English credit.

Origin

English

credit

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