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View usage for: (kənglɒməreɪʃən) Word forms: plural conglomerationscountable nounA conglomeration of things is a group of many different things, gathered together. [formal] ...a conglomeration of buildings, all tightly packed together. ...a conglomeration of peoples speaking different languages. [+ of] Synonyms: mass, combination, composite, accumulation More Synonyms of conglomeration conglomeration in British English (kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən) noun2. a mass of miscellaneous things 3. the act of conglomerating or the state of being conglomerated conglomeration in American English (kənˌglɑmərˈeɪʃən) noun1. a conglomerating or being conglomerated 2. a collection, mixture, or mass of miscellaneous things Word origin LL conglomeratioExamples of 'conglomeration' in a sentenceconglomeration But then the list was a most curious conglomeration of disparate characters.The air smelled of wet wool and a little of sweat and a conglomeration of women's perfumes as if a crowd had just left. a conglomeration of buildings, all tightly packed together Synonyms combination composite hotchpotch Additional synonymsDefinition the collecting together of things The rate of accumulation decreases with time. Synonyms growth, collection, gathering, build-up, aggregation, conglomeration, augmentationSociety is more than just an aggregation of individuals. Synonyms collection, body, mass, combination, pile, mixture, bulk, lump, heap, accumulation, assemblage, agglomerationDefinition a collection of various things or sorts an assortment of cheeses Synonyms variety, choice, collection, selection, mixture, diversity, array, jumble, medley, mixed bag (informal), potpourri, mélange, miscellany, mishmash, farrago, hotchpotch, salmagundi, pick `n' mix Nearby words ofconglomeration - congested
- congestion
- conglomerate
- conglomeration
- congratulate
- congratulations
- congregate
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