Definition

A combination of two or more companies or organizations into one, often to improve efficiency or increase market share.

Example

The merger between the two tech companies created a powerful new entity in the industry.

Conversation

Did you hear about the big merger between those two companies?

Yeah, it’s all over the news!

I wonder how it will affect the employees after the merger.

Hopefully, it leads to more opportunities for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Merger → It is formed from "merg-" (from Latin "mergere", meaning to plunge or sink) and "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). The word "merger" refers to the act of two entities plunging together to form a single entity.

Memory Tip

Think of two things 'plunging' together ('merg-') to become one — that's what a merger means.

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