company

English

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/, /ˈkʌmpəni/

noun
Definitions
  • A team; a group of people who work together professionally.
  • A small group of birds or animals.
  • (legal) An entity having legal personality, and thus able to own property and to sue and be sued in its own name; a corporation.
  • (business) Any business, whether incorporated or not, that manufactures or sells products (also known as goods), or provides services as a commercial venture.
  • (uncountable) Social visitors or companions.
  • (uncountable) Companionship.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English companye (companionship, a team) derived from Old French compaignie (companionship).

Origin

Old French

compaignie

Gloss

companionship

Concept
Semantic Field

Modern world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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