Corporate



Example: Corporate policies guide business operations

Definition


"Corporate" refers to anything relating to a large company or group, especially one that is legally recognized as a single entity. It often describes policies, culture, or activities connected with businesses or organizations that operate on a broad scale.

Etymology


The word "corporate" comes from the Latin word 'corporatus,' which means 'formed into a body.' This reflects the idea of a corporation as a group acting as one entity. Did you know that 'corporate' originally implied unity and collective identity in legal and business contexts?

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"Corporate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 112 commonly used words.
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