Corporate
/ˈkɔːrpərət/
Definitions
2 meaningsRelating to or belonging to a corporation, especially a large company or group.
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Relating to a corporation or business
She has a corporate job in the city.
💡 Simply: Like a big business! If something is 'corporate', it's about what a big company does, how it works, or what it's all about. Like, the corporate office is where the big bosses work.
👶 For kids: About a big company!
More Examples
The corporate ladder can be difficult to climb.
The company faced a corporate scandal.
The merger had significant corporate implications.
How It's Used
"The company's corporate headquarters is located in New York."
"Corporate law governs the formation and operation of businesses."
"Corporate profits have increased this quarter."
(Archaic) Formed or united into one body or group.
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Formed into a body; united
The corporate will of the people resulted in a revolution.
💡 Simply: Think of everyone working together as one big team. It's like when everyone joins hands and is unified.
👶 For kids: Working together as a group!
More Examples
The corporate union fought for better working conditions.
How It's Used
"The corporate body of citizens was responsible for the city's governance."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
corporate culture
The values, beliefs, and practices of a company or organization.
"The company is trying to change its corporate culture to be more innovative."
corporate social responsibility (CSR)
A company's commitment to operating in an ethical and sustainable way, contributing to the well-being of society and the environment.
"Many companies are now investing in corporate social responsibility programs."
corporate governance
The system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled.
"Strong corporate governance is essential for attracting investors."
From Medieval Latin *corporatus*, past participle of *corporare* (“to make into a body”), from *corpus* (“body”).
Used since the early 17th century to refer to companies or bodies of people acting as a single entity.
Memory tip
Think of a CO-OPERATE-ive effort, often large, that makes up a business. Corporate often describes activities or things related to those businesses.
Word Origin
"body"