Meaning of consortium in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kənˈsɔrdiəm/

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  1. Noun

    consortium

    Etymology

    early 19th century (in the sense ‘partnership’): from Latin, from consors‘sharing, partner’ (see consort)

    Definitions

    1. an association of companies for some definite purpose

    Derived terms

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