corporate
UK: ˈkɔːpərət | US: ˈkɔːrpərət
adj. relating to a business or corporation
adj. collective or united in a group
n. (rare) a corporate entity or organization
The word "corporate" stems from the Latin "corpus" (body), reflecting the idea of a unified group or entity functioning as a single "body." The suffix "-ate" transforms it into an adjective, emphasizing collective or organizational traits. Historically, it evolved through Old French ("corporatif") before entering English, retaining its core meaning of unity or structured association, now primarily tied to business entities.
The corporate office announced a new sustainability initiative.
She transitioned from academia to the corporate world last year.
The team displayed a corporate effort to meet the deadline.
Corporate taxes vary significantly across countries.
His role focuses on improving corporate governance standards.