Syndicate

/ˈsɪndɪˌkeɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest.

The film was produced by a syndicate of independent filmmakers.

An association of financiers or investors who cooperate in business ventures.

The syndicate raised funds to develop the new real estate project.

A self-organized group of individuals or businesses who work together to achieve a specific goal, often within the area of crime.

The police are investigating a syndicate believed to be involved in drug trafficking.

A group of newspapers or media outlets that provide content for distribution and publication.

The syndicate provided the latest political analysis to several newspapers.

verb

To form or organize into a syndicate.

The investors decided to syndicate their resources to enter the market more effectively.

To manage or finance as part of a group of business partners.

They plan to syndicate the funding needed for this innovative tech startup.

Derived from the French 'syndicat', from Latin 'syndicus', meaning 'advocate'.

crime syndicate

An organized group involved in illegal activities.

media syndicate

A group of media entities or outlets that share content.

syndicate a deal

To share the financial responsibilities of a deal among several parties.

collaboration

The action of working with someone to produce or create something.

organization

An organized body of people with a particular purpose.

partnership

An arrangement in which two or more individuals share the profits and liabilities of a business venture.

The act of forming a group for a common purpose, often with a hint of secrecy.

They were accused of forming a syndicate to control the local market.