subindustry
noun
sub·in·dus·try
ˌsəb-ˈin-(ˌ)də-strē 
variants
or sub-industry
plural subindustries or sub-industries
: 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. —
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Trade at a discount relative to the sector Trade at a discount relative to their subindustry Have upside to their price target Are up more than 5% over the past month Below are the names that made the cut, according to FactSet data as of Dec. 17.
—Sean Conlon,christopher Hayes, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
The reseller community has even become its own subindustry, with entrepreneurs—including other teenagers and young adults—paying for membership in online groups that offer tips.
—Wsj Noted., WSJ, 10 June 2021
An entire subindustry has also emerged to help victims manage the emergencies.
—Fox News, 3 Apr. 2021
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Sean Conlon,christopher Hayes, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
The reseller community has even become its own subindustry, with entrepreneurs—including other teenagers and young adults—paying for membership in online groups that offer tips.
—Wsj Noted., WSJ, 10 June 2021
An entire subindustry has also emerged to help victims manage the emergencies.
—Fox News, 3 Apr. 2021
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“Subindustry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subindustry. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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