syndicate

syndicate

noun

Definition of SYNDICATE

1

a group involved in secret or criminal activities <a syndicate of counterfeiters>

Synonyms cabal, conspiracy, crew, gang, Mafia, mob, syndicate

Related Words bunch, circle, clan, clique, coterie, coven, crowd, galère, lot, network, pack, set; junta, oligarchy

2

a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage <a powerful banking syndicate that controls loans in the small country>

Synonyms combination, combine, syndicate, trust

Related Words chain, conglomerate, megacorporation, multinational; association, guild (also gild), organization, partnership, pool, union; big business