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Boutique firm

/buːˈtiːk fɜːm/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #8500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A small, specialized company that offers tailored services or products, often in fields such as consulting, law, or finance.

    "The boutique-firm provided personalized legal advice that larger firms could not match."
  2. 2

    A business that focuses on a niche market, delivering high-quality, customized solutions.

    "Her boutique-firm specializes in eco-friendly packaging solutions for small businesses."

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Derived from the French 'boutique' (meaning a small shop, ultimately from Greek 'apotheke' for storehouse) combined with 'firm' from Latin 'firmus' (stable, strong). Originally used in retail, the term 'boutique' expanded in the late 20th century to describe specialized, high-end professional service companies.

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