conglomerate

7 synonyms for conglomerate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A large company made up of several smaller, often unrelated businesses.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

empire gather

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

accumulate

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A large company made up of several smaller, often unrelated businesses.

“The media conglomerate owns newspapers, TV channels, and a streaming service.”

empire gather accumulate amass pile up cumulate pudding stone

2. verb

To combine several parts or companies into one larger whole.

“The firm conglomerated dozens of small suppliers over the decade.”

cumulate amass gather accumulate

How to use conglomerate

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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Etymology

From Latin conglomeratus, past participle of conglomerare, "to roll together into a ball" — from con- + glomus ("ball of thread").

Full origin of conglomerate →

Frequently asked questions

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.

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