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Definition of Consortium
1. Noun. An association of companies for some definite purpose.
Exact synonyms: Pool, Syndicate
Generic synonyms: Association
Specialized synonyms: Cartel, Combine, Corporate Trust, Trust
Derivative terms: Syndicate, Syndicate
Generic synonyms: Association
Specialized synonyms: Cartel, Combine, Corporate Trust, Trust
Derivative terms: Syndicate, Syndicate
Definition of Consortium
1. Noun. An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture. ¹
2. Noun. A similar arrangement among non-commercial institutions or organizations. ¹
3. Noun. An association or society. ¹
4. Noun. (legal) The right of a spouse to all the normal relationships with his or her mate. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Consortium
1. [n -SORTIA or -SORTIUMS]
Medical Definition of Consortium
1. A two- (or more) membered bacterial culture (or natural assemblage) in which each organism benefits from the other. (09 Oct 1997)