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Consortium

/kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ʃəm/ · noun

Meaning

An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture..

Definitions by Sense

  1. An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture.
  2. A similar arrangement among non-commercial institutions or organizations.
  3. An association or society.
  4. (law) The right of a spouse to all the normal relationships with his or her mate.
  5. (biology) A group of symbiotic microbes.

Example Sentences

We wanted to share that kind thought with you because today, November 13, is "World Kindness Day" — created back in 1998 by a consortium of kindhearted charities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does consortium mean?

Consortium means An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture..

What is a synonym for consortium?

Common synonyms include coalition, alliance, syndicate, pool.

What is the opposite of consortium?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use consortium in a sentence?

We wanted to share that kind thought with you because today, November 13, is "World Kindness Day" — created back in 1998 by a consortium of kindhearted charities.

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