conglomerate

³con·glom·er·ate

noun \-ˈgläm-rət, -ˈglä-mə-\

Definition of CONGLOMERATE

1

: a composite mass or mixture; especially : rock composed of rounded fragments varying from small pebbles to large boulders in a cement (as of hardened clay)

2

: a widely diversified corporation

— con·glom·er·at·ic \kən-ˌglä-mə-ˈra-tik, ˌkän-\ adjective

Examples of CONGLOMERATE

1. a news and entertainment conglomerate
2. Our small company must compete with the big conglomerates.

First Known Use of CONGLOMERATE

1818

Related to CONGLOMERATE

Synonyms: empire

Related Words: multinational; cartel, combination, combine, syndicate, trust; chain; association, corporation, organization, pool

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Other Geology Terms

anthracite, boulder, cwm, erratic, igneous, intrusive, mesa, sedimentary, silt, swale