corporation

Corporation is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /'kɔːpoˈreɪʃn/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Noun

Singular corporation

Plural corporations

1. (countable) A corporation is a large company or a group of companies that work together.

   The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is Canada's national radio and TV broadcaster.

   The funding will come from government, schools, individuals and corporations.

Synonyms

• company
• firm
• business

Related words

• corporate
• corporately