Meaning of the word "microfinance institution" in English

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microfinance institution

US /ˈmaɪkroʊfaɪnəns ɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
UK /ˈmaɪkroʊfaɪnəns ɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
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Noun

1.

an organization that provides financial services, such as small loans, savings, and insurance, to low-income individuals or groups who typically lack access to traditional banking services

Example:
Many rural communities rely on microfinance institutions for their economic development.
The microfinance institution offered small loans to women entrepreneurs.
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