Corporation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌkȯr-pə-ˈrā-shən/ cor·po·ra·tion

Meaning & Definition of Corporation

Corporation (noun)

  1. a group of merchants or traders united in a trade guild
  2. the municipal authorities of a town or city
  3. a body formed and authorized by law to act as a single person although constituted by one or more persons and legally endowed with various rights and duties including the capacity of succession

Corporation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an enlarged or bulging abdomen

    "a substantial corporation that showed that he was a sucker for all-you-can-eat buffets"

    similar: bay window, beer belly, belly, gut, paunch, pot, potbelly
    related: breadbasket (slang), stomach, tummy, chubbiness, corpulence, fat, fatness, fleshiness, obesity, overweight, paunchiness, plumpness, portliness, pudginess, chunkiness, heaviness, stoutness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Corporation

The most common words with a similar meaning to Corporation:

bay window, beer belly, belly, gut, paunch, pot, potbelly

Related Words for Corporation

breadbasket, stomach, tummy, chubbiness, corpulence, fat, fatness, fleshiness, obesity, overweight, paunchiness, plumpness, portliness, pudginess, chunkiness, heaviness, stoutness

Origin & Etymology of Corporation

Middle English corporacion "organization into a body politic, an organized body of people," borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French corporacion, borrowed from Late Latin corporātiōn-, corporātiō (Latin, "physical makeup"), from Latin corporāre "to form into a body" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns corporate

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Corporation

Words & Phrases Containing Corporation

B corporation, benefit corporation, close corporation, closed corporation, professional corporation, public-service corporation, S corporation

Frequently Asked Questions about Corporation

What does "Corporation" mean?

"Corporation" means a group of merchants or traders united in a trade guild. As a noun, it is defined as: a group of merchants or traders united in a trade guild.

What is another word for "Corporation"?

Other words for "Corporation" include bay window, beer belly, belly, gut, paunch, pot and potbelly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Corporation" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Corporation"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Corporation". Common alternatives include bay window, beer belly, belly, gut, paunch, pot and potbelly.

How do you use "Corporation" in a sentence?

Examples of "Corporation" in a sentence: "a substantial corporation that showed that he was a sucker for all-you-can-eat buffets".

Is "Corporation" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Corporation" is a noun.

Is "Corporation" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Corporation" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Corporation"?

"Corporation" is pronounced /ˌkȯr-pə-ˈrā-shən/ and divided into syllables as cor·po·ra·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Corporation"?

"Corporation" comes from Middle English corporacion "organization into a body politic, an organized body of people," borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French corporacion, borrowed from Late Latin corporātiōn-, corporātiō (Latin, "physical makeup"), from Latin corporāre "to form into a body" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns corporate. First known use: 15th century.