Conglomerate
/kənˈɡlɑː.mə.rət/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A combination of diverse items or elements; a mixture or collection.
The museum's exhibit featured a conglomerate of artifacts from various cultures.
A large corporation formed by the merger of smaller companies, often in different industries.
The conglomerate owns several subsidiaries in technology, clothing, and food production.
verb
To form into a conglomerate; to aggregate or combine.
Over the years, small businesses sometimes conglomerate to increase their market presence.
adjective
Consisting of parts or elements that are different; not uniform.
The conglomerate rock is made up of various minerals and stones.
Etymology
Latin conglomerare, meaning 'to wind together'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
corporate conglomerate
A large company formed by merging several businesses.
conglomerate rock
A type of rock composed of rounded fragments.
Related Words
merge
To combine two or more entities into a single one.
aggregation
The process of collecting or gathering together.
Slang Meanings
A mix of different elements or groups.
The festival was a conglomerate of food, music, and art.