conglomerate

/kənˈɡlɒməreɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A large industrial or commercial organization formed by the merger of several smaller companies or the combination of separate enterprises to form a single entity.

“The conglomerate was formed after acquiring several small tech startups.”

2. verb

To combine or merge several smaller companies or enterprises into a single entity.

“The company conglomerated several small businesses to expand its market share.”

Synonyms

  • combination
  • consolidation
  • holding company
  • merger

Antonyms

  • disintegration
  • diversification