entity
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A distinct and independent thing that exists on its own, whether physical, abstract, or organizational.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The new subsidiary was set up as a separate legal _____ from its parent company."
Answer: entity
In your own words, what does "entity" mean?
A distinct and independent thing that exists on its own, whether physical, abstract, or organizational.
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