corporations

word · lemma: corporation

/ˌkɔɹpɝˈeɪʃənz/
/kˌɔːpəɹˈeɪʃənz/

Definition

Large companies or organizations that are recognized as single legal entities, often operating in many locations and sometimes across different countries.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in business, legal, and economic contexts. Refers to large, often multinational, organizations. Common collocations: "multinational corporations", "large corporations", "corporations pay taxes". Not used for small businesses.

Example Sentences

Some corporations are bigger than entire countries.

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Today, corporations play a huge role in our daily lives, from the food we eat to the phones we use.

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There’s a lot of debate about how much power corporations should have in society.

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When corporations merge, it can change the whole industry overnight.

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Many corporations have offices around the world.

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Corporations must pay taxes to the government.

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