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corporate-owned

|cor/po/rate-owned|

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/ˈkɔːrpərət oʊnd/

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/ˈkɔːpərət əʊnd/

corporate possession

Etymology
Etymology Information

'corporate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'corporatus,' where 'corporare' meant 'to form into a body.' 'Owned' comes from Old English 'āgen,' meaning 'to possess.'

Historical Evolution

'corporate' changed from the Latin word 'corporatus' and eventually became the modern English word 'corporate.' 'Owned' evolved from the Old English word 'āgen' to the modern English 'owned.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'corporate' meant 'formed into a body,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to a corporation.' 'Owned' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to possess.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

owned by a corporation or company.

The corporate-owned media often has its own agenda.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42