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Definition of conglomeration

conglomeration

/kənˌɡlɑːməˈreɪʃən/
con · glom · er · a · tion
Plural:conglomerations
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Adjective:conglomerative
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conglomeration Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A large, varied, or loosely organized collection or mass of different things gathered together.

Example

"The old downtown district is a fascinating conglomeration of historic brick warehouses, modern glass towers, and family-owned shops."

2

The act or process of gathering, merging, or accumulating disparate elements or businesses into a coherent whole.

Example

"The rapid conglomeration of regional media outlets under a single parent company raised concerns among market regulators."

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• Rhymes for conglomeration

• Nearby Words

congestion
congestive
conglomerate
conglomeration
congo
congolese
congratulate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Late Latin conglomerationem, a noun of action from the verb conglomerare ('to roll together, wind into a ball'), formed from com- ('together') and glomus ('a ball or clue of thread').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conglomeration. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conglomeration
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