Synonyms for

Conglomerate

Verb / kʌˈnglɑ:mɜ:ʌt / Another word for conglomerate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A conglomerate is a corporation that consists of several different companies that operate in different industries.

Synonyms & similar words

cumulate pileup puddingstone empire amass gather accumulate corporation company group holding combine association consortium syndicate trust cartel pool merger amalgamation fusion unification integration blending mixing mingling coalescence

Synonyms by register

Formal

corporation enterprise holding company multinational

Informal

big business empire group company

Literary

amalgam mass aggregate

Antonyms

individual single separate disperse scatter divide fragment

Common collocations

  • business conglomerate
  • financial conglomerate
  • media conglomerate
  • industrial conglomerate
  • diversified conglomerate
  • large conglomerate
  • global conglomerate

Word family

noun conglomeration
verb conglomerate
adjective conglomerated

Usage note

As a noun, 'conglomerate' often refers to a large corporation formed by merging or acquiring smaller companies. As a verb, it means to gather into a mass or whole.

Example sentences

  1. The conglomerate owns a chain of hotels and resorts around the world.
  2. The media conglomerate consists of several TV channels and radio stations.
  3. The automotive conglomerate produces cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
  4. The pharmaceutical conglomerate produces medicines and medical devices.
  5. The conglomerate has diversified its portfolio by investing in renewable energy companies.

Quotes

  • The conglomerate is a dinosaur that is slowly sinking into the tar pit of its own indifference.
  • The conglomerate gobbled up small companies like a hungry beast.
  • The conglomerate is a giant that casts a long shadow over the business world.

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