Definition of conglomerate noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning , pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. A conglomerate is a corporate group with subsidiaries in several different sectors, owned or controlled by a parent company. Learn how conglomerates diversify risk, optimize resources and cite Berkshire Hathaway as a successful example. A conglomerate is a corporation of several different, independent businesses owned by one company. Learn how conglomerates are created, their advantages and disadvantages, and some famous examples of conglomerates. 6 meanings : (kənˈɡlɒmərɪt ) 1. a thing composed of heterogeneous elements; mass 2. any coarse-grained sedimentary rock.... Click for more definitions.
