Corporate

/ˈkɔːr.pə.rət/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A group of individuals authorized to act as a single entity, typically for business purposes.

The corporate is responsible for making major financial decisions.

adjective

Relating to a corporation or a large company.

The corporate office issued a statement regarding the new policy changes.

Characteristic of a corporation, especially in terms of its operations or structure.

The corporate culture encourages teamwork and innovation.

Involving or funded by the resources of a corporation.

The corporate sponsorship enabled the festival to thrive.

From Latin 'corporatus', past participle of 'corporare' meaning to form into a body.

corporate culture:

The shared values and practices of an organization.

corporate ladder:

A hierarchical structure within a corporation leading to higher positions.

corporate takeover:

Acquisition of one company by another.

Corporate jargon referring to overly complex or vague language used in business.

Let's not use corporate speak when we discuss the project.

A term used to describe someone who is overly focused on their job in a corporate environment.

He's such a corporate drone, always at his desk and never socializing.