conglomerate
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A large corporation made up of several different, often unrelated, companies.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
corporation
combine
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The small bookstore chain was eventually bought by a massive media _____."
Answer: conglomerate
In your own words, what does "conglomerate" mean?
A large corporation made up of several different, often unrelated, companies.
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