English · Word Candidate

consortium

/kənˈsɔː.ti.əm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: consortia · consortiums

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A similar arrangement among non-commercial institutions or organizations.

Noun

Examples

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.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “consortium” mean?

An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture.

Is “consortium” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.