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corporate-oriented

|cor-po-rate-or-i-ent-ed|

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/ˈkɔːrpərət ˈɔːrientɪd/

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/ˈkɔːpərət ˈɔːrientɪd/

business-focused

Etymology
Etymology Information

'corporate-oriented' originates from the combination of 'corporate,' derived from Latin 'corporatus,' meaning 'formed into a body,' and 'oriented,' from Latin 'orientare,' meaning 'to arrange or align.'

Historical Evolution

'Corporate' evolved from the Latin 'corporatus' through Old French 'corporatif,' while 'oriented' came from Latin 'orientare' through Middle French 'orienter.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'corporate' referred to a body or group, while 'oriented' meant aligned or directed. Together, they evolved to mean focused on corporate needs.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or designed for the needs and interests of corporations.

The new policy is corporate-oriented, aiming to boost business growth.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35