Syndicate: meaning, definitions and examples

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syndicate

 

[ หˆsษชndษชkษ™t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

criminal organization

A syndicate is a group of individuals or organizations that join together to carry out illegal activities such as drug trafficking, money laundering, or extortion. Syndicates often operate in secrecy and use violence to intimidate or eliminate rivals.

Synonyms

crime ring, criminal organization, mafia

Examples of usage

  • The police have been trying to dismantle the drug syndicate operating in the city.
  • The syndicate was responsible for the recent wave of kidnappings in the region.
Context #2 | Noun

business organization

In a business context, a syndicate refers to a group of individuals or companies that come together to finance a particular project or venture. Syndicates are commonly seen in industries such as insurance, finance, and real estate, where multiple parties pool their resources to achieve a common goal.

Synonyms

collaboration, consortium, partnership

Examples of usage

  • The syndicate raised funds to support the construction of the new shopping mall.
  • The insurance syndicate provided coverage for the high-risk investment.

Translations

Translations of the word "syndicate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sindicato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเค‚เคกเคฟเค•เฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Syndikat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sindikasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะฝะดะธะบะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ syndykat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒณใ‚ธใ‚ฑใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท syndicat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sindicato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sendika

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๋””์ผ€์ดํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ syndikรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ syndikรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พ›่ฟชๅŠ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sindikat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samtรถk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะฝะดะธะบะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sindikat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sindicato

Word origin

The word 'syndicate' has its origins in the Latin word 'syndicatus', which means 'office of a syndic'. The term was originally used in the context of managing affairs on behalf of others. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a group of individuals or organizations working together, particularly in the realms of business and crime.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,256, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.