conglomerate
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for conglomerate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large company made up of several smaller, often unrelated businesses.
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How to use conglomerate
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Etymology
From Latin conglomeratus, past participle of conglomerare, "to roll together into a ball" — from con- + glomus ("ball of thread").
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What does “conglomerate” mean?
The word “conglomerate” means a large company made up of several smaller, often unrelated businesses. In plain terms, usually means a big corporation built from lots of smaller businesses bundled together.
How do you pronounce “conglomerate”?
“Conglomerate” is pronounced kuhn-GLOM-riht (/kənˈɡlɑ.mɚ.ət/ in IPA).
How do you use “conglomerate” in a sentence?
Here is “conglomerate” used in a sentence: “The media conglomerate owns newspapers, TV channels, and a streaming service.”
What part of speech is “conglomerate”?
Depending on how it is used, “conglomerate” can be a noun, an adjective and a verb.
Where does the word “conglomerate” come from?
The word “conglomerate” comes from Latin. From Latin conglomeratus, past participle of conglomerare, "to roll together into a ball" — from con- + glomus ("ball of thread").
Is “conglomerate” a common word?
“Conglomerate” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “conglomerate” have?
“Conglomerate” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large company made up of several smaller, often unrelated businesses.