Definition

Related to a large company or group of companies that work together as a single entity.

Example

The corporate office is located in the city center.

Conversation

Have you ever been to a corporate event before?

Yeah, I went to one last year; it was pretty formal.

I hear they often have a corporate atmosphere that's quite different from regular parties.

Exactly! Everyone was in suits, and the networking was intense.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Corporate → It is formed from "corpus" (meaning body) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating to make or to become). The word "corporate" refers to something that is made into a body or a group, typically in a business context.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'body' ('corpus') that is made into a group or organization — that's what corporate means.

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