Synonyms of cartel

cartel

noun

kär-ˈtel 

as in syndicate

a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage

a cartel of oil-producing nations that controls production and influences prices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• syndicate
• conglomerate
• partnership
• union
• chain
• association
• organization
• combination
• multinational
• combine
• trust
• guild
• megacorporation
• big business
• pool

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cartel

Laser destroys 11 drones in 10 days US forces have stopped around 300 drones allegedly linked to cartels since the beginning of 2026. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026

The cartels are also using armed drones inside Mexico to attack rival groups, according to a recent report from the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center, which is funded by the Department of Homeland Security. — Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

Calling it cartel violence, not terrorism Mexico has long resisted describing cartel violence as terrorism, in part because of concerns that the designation could invite foreign intervention and hurt tourism and investment, Felbab-Brown said. — María Verza, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

Mexico has long resisted describing cartel violence as terrorism, in part because of concerns that the designation could invite foreign intervention and hurt tourism and investment, Felbab-Brown said. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026