English · Work & Business
merger
/ˈmɜːr.dʒər/
[/ˈmɜːr.dʒər/]
combining of companies
Advancednoun
Definition
The joining of two companies or organizations into a single larger one.
Example
The merger of the two banks created the largest financial institution in the country.
The merger of the two banks created the largest financial institution in the country.
Etymology
From the verb 'merge' (Latin 'mergere', to dip or plunge) plus the suffix '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in corporate finance, often paired with 'acquisition' as 'M&A'.