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corporate-driven

|cor/po/rate-driv/en|

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/ˈkɔːrpərət ˈdrɪvən/

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/ˈkɔːpərət ˈdrɪvən/

corporate influence

Etymology
Etymology Information

'corporate-driven' originates from the combination of 'corporate,' derived from Latin 'corporatus,' meaning 'formed into a body,' and 'driven,' from Old English 'drifan,' meaning 'to drive or propel.'

Historical Evolution

'corporate' changed from the Latin word 'corporatus' and eventually became the modern English word 'corporate.' 'Driven' evolved from Old English 'drifan' to its current form.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'corporate' meant 'formed into a body,' and 'driven' meant 'to propel.' Over time, 'corporate-driven' evolved to mean 'influenced by corporations.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

influenced or controlled by large companies or corporations.

The new policy is corporate-driven, focusing on maximizing profits.

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Last updated: 2025/01/17 19:01