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.

corporation

A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners.

incorporate

To form a corporation or to include something as part of a whole.

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.

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

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