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conglomerate
[/kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət/ or /kənˈɡlɑː.mɚ.ət/]
noun/adjective/verb
masculine
pl: conglomerates
conglomerado
1.
(noun) A large corporation formed by the merger of separate companies or divisions operating in diverse fields
The media conglomerate owns several television networks and publishing houses.
O conglomerado de mídia possui várias redes de televisão e editoras.
2.
(noun) A collection of things or parts gathered together in a disorderly manner
The room was a conglomerate of books, papers, and forgotten items.
O quarto era um conglomerado de livros, papéis e itens esquecidos.
3.
(adjective) Composed of or formed from a collection of different elements
The conglomerate structure of the organization made decision-making complex.
A estrutura conglomerada da organização tornou a tomada de decisão complexa.
4.
(geology noun) A rock composed of rounded pebbles cemented together
The quarry extracted conglomerate stone for construction.
A pedreira extraiu pedra conglomerada para construção.
Synonyms
corporation
combine
aggregate
merger
holding company
amalgamation
Antonyms
individual company
sole proprietorship
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
conglomerado
Standard term used in business and corporate contexts
São Paulo
conglomerado
Primary usage in business center, especially in corporate communications
Portugal
conglomerado
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Rio de Janeiro
conglomerado
Common usage in media and entertainment industry
Related Idioms & Phrases
conglomerate merger
media conglomerate
industrial conglomerate
diversified conglomerate
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