consortia
/kənˈsɔːrtiə/ or /kɒnˈsɔːrʃə/Definitions
1. noun
A group of individuals or organizations working together to achieve a common goal or to manage a shared resource.
“The consortium of tech companies collaborated to develop a new software system.”
2. noun
A group of companies or individuals that have combined their resources to achieve a particular objective, especially in the fields of business or research.
“The university formed a consortium to provide funding for the new research project.”
3. noun
A group of people associated with a monarch or noble in an official capacity.
“The consortia of the royal court played a significant role in the kingdom’s politics.”