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Consortium

/kənˈsɔːr.ti.əm/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #4500 frequency
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  1. 1

    An association of two or more individuals or organizations formed for a specific purpose, often for business or research.

    "The consortium of universities collaborated on the research project to enhance educational resources."
  2. 2

    A cooperative arrangement among groups or entities to achieve a common goal.

    "The consortium aimed to develop sustainable energy solutions through shared expertise."

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Derived from the Latin 'consortium', meaning 'partnership' or 'society', from 'consors' meaning 'sharing in a fortune' (com- 'together' + sors 'lot, fate'). First recorded in English in the mid-19th century, initially referring to a partnership or association of banks, and later expanding to corporate and academic alliances.

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