consortium
UK /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ʃəm/ US /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ʃəm/
noun 5
Definitions
noun
1
An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture.
2
A similar arrangement among non-commercial institutions or organizations.
We wanted to share that kind thought with you because today, November 13, is "World Kindness Day" — created back in 1998 by a consortium of kindhearted charities.
3
An association or society.
4
The right of a spouse to all the normal relationships with his or her mate.
5
A group of symbiotic microbes.
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