Definition

An organization that is recognized by law as a separate entity, which has its own rights and responsibilities, distinct from the individuals who make it up.

Example

The corporation announced its plans to expand into new markets next year.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new corporation opening downtown?

Yeah, I read they're hiring a lot of people.

I wonder what kind of benefits a big corporation like that offers.

I hope they have good ones; it would be nice for the community.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Corporation → It is formed from "corpus" (meaning body) and the suffix "-ation" (indicating a process or action). The word "corporation" refers to a body of individuals who come together for a common purpose, typically in a business context.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'body' ('corpus') of people coming together to work as one unit — that's what a corporation is.

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