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Meaning of companies
The primary meaning of the word "companies" refers to businesses or organizations, especially a commercial business.
Etymology of companies
The word "company" has its roots in Old French "compagnie," meaning a group of people who eat bread together, which is derived from Latin "companio," a companion or associate.
Historically, the term referred to a group of people sharing food, and later it evolved to encompass business and commercial contexts.
Synonyms
corporations
firms
businesses
enterprises
organizations
conglomerates
partnerships
ventures
industries
undertakings
establishments
institutions
concerns
houses
syndicates
cooperatives
collectives
groups
associations
alliances
coalitions
consortia
franchises
agencies
bureaus
offices
departments
Definitions
- A company is defined by Oxford Languages as an association of people for carrying on a commercial or industrial enterprise.
- It can also refer to a group of actors, musicians, or other performers, especially one that travels to different places to perform.
- In a broader sense, it can mean a group of people having a common interest or activity.
Usage Examples
- Several companies are competing for the major contract.
- The theater company will be performing in the city next month.
- She founded her own company after years of working for others.
Antonyms
individuals
persons
soloists
singularities
units
entities
singles
isolationists
hermits
loners
solo operators
independents
nonconformists
rebels
mavericks
outsiders
solo entrepreneurs
freelancers
self-employed
independents