Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

headquarter

noun
/ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtər/
Definition
The main office or center of operations for a company or organization.
Examples
  • The company’s headquarters is located in New York City.
  • After the merger, the firm’s headquarters moved to a larger facility.
  • The military headquarters oversees all operations in the region.
Meaning
A headquarter is a place where the main activities of an organization are coordinated and managed.
Synonyms
  • main office
  • central office
  • HQ
  • base