noun Uncommon

syndicate

SIHN-dih-kuht

Syndicate (noun) means a group of people or companies who join together to run a business venture or pursue a shared interest. Example: “A syndicate of local investors bought the old cinema.”

noun

A group of people or companies who join together to run a business venture or pursue a shared interest.

"A syndicate of local investors bought the old cinema."

An organized group of criminals working together, especially in large-scale crime.

"Police say the drugs were smuggled in by an international syndicate."

A media agency, or the network it supplies, that sells the same articles, comic strips, or shows to many outlets at once.

"Her advice column runs in dozens of papers through a national syndicate."

verb

To sell or distribute content (such as a column, show, or cartoon) to many outlets through such an agency.

"The radio show is syndicated to over 200 stations."

To organize a group to jointly fund or run a venture.

"The banks syndicated the loan to spread out the risk."

How to use syndicate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA group — of investors, criminals, or media companies — acting together as one unit; or, as a verb, to distribute something through such a network.

Common pairings

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Word forms

syndicated past tense, syndicates plural, syndicates singular

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Etymology

From French syndicat ("board of representatives"), from syndic, ultimately from Ancient Greek sundikos, "advocate for a defendant" — built from syn- ("with") and dike ("justice").

Origin: Ancient Greek

Synonyms

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Rhymes for syndicate

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Frequently asked questions

What does “syndicate” mean?

The word “syndicate” means a group of people or companies who join together to run a business venture or pursue a shared interest. In plain terms, a group — of investors, criminals, or media companies — acting together as one unit; or, as a verb, to distribute something through such a network.

How do you pronounce “syndicate”?

“Syndicate” is pronounced SIHN-dih-kuht (/ˈsɪndɪkət/ in IPA).

How do you use “syndicate” in a sentence?

Here is “syndicate” used in a sentence: “A syndicate of local investors bought the old cinema.”

What part of speech is “syndicate”?

Depending on how it is used, “syndicate” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “syndicate” come from?

The word “syndicate” comes from Ancient Greek. From French syndicat ("board of representatives"), from syndic, ultimately from Ancient Greek sundikos, "advocate for a defendant" — built from syn- ("with") and dike ("justice").

Is “syndicate” a common word?

“Syndicate” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “syndicate” have?

“Syndicate” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a group of people or companies who join together to run a business venture or pursue a shared interest.

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