merger
English meaning: Merger
Definition
The joining of two companies or organizations into a single larger one.
Example
“The merger of the two banks created the largest financial institution in the country.”
Another example: “The merger of the two airlines created the largest carrier in the country.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A noun used in business and finance for the combining of two companies. Often paired with 'acquisition' as 'M&A' (mergers and acquisitions). More formal than everyday speech.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From the verb 'merge' (Latin 'mergere', to dip or plunge) plus the suffix '-er'.
Synonyms
- amalgamation
- consolidation
- fusion
- union
Antonyms / Opposites
- split
- breakup
- demerger
- spinoff
Related Words
Common Collocations
- a corporate merger
- propose a merger
- merger and acquisition
- complete the merger
- planned merger
Word Forms
merge (v); merged; merging; merger (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
- English
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- Latin
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- Indo-European
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