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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAmalgamate
/əˈmæl.ɡə.meɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To combine or unite to form one organization or structure.
"The two local high schools decided to amalgamate to improve their academic and athletic programs." - 2
To blend or merge different elements, substances, or ideas together.
"His unique artistic style amalgamates classical painting techniques with modern digital art."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from medieval Latin 'amalgamare', meaning to alloy with mercury, originating from Arabic 'amaljama' (to mix together). Over the centuries, its meaning broadened from metallurgy to metaphorically describe the merging of organizations, ideas, or distinct groups into a single unified entity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Amalgamate" is said worldwide
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amalgamer
Transliteration: /a.mal.ɡa.me/
"Les deux entreprises ont décidé d'amalgamer leurs activités."
verschmelzen
Transliteration: /fɛɐ̯ˈʃmɛlt͡sn̩/
"Die beiden Firmen beschlossen, ihre Abteilungen zu verschmelzen."
amalgamare
Transliteration: /a.mal.ɡaˈma.re/
"Le due società si sono amalgamate per formare un unico gruppo."
amalgamar
Transliteration: /a.mal.ɣaˈmaɾ/
"El director logró amalgamar diferentes estilos musicales en la obra."
amalgamar
Transliteration: /a.mal.ɡaˈmaɾ/
"Eles decidiram amalgamar as duas empresas em uma só."
मिलाना
Transliteration: milana
"कंपनियों ने अपने व्यापार को मिलाने का फैसला किया।"
合并
Transliteration: hébìng
"这两家公司决定合并以增强竞争力。"
합병하다
Transliteration: hapbyeonghada
"두 회사는 사업을 합병하기로 합의했습니다."
合併する
Transliteration: gappei suru
"その二つの企業は事業を合併することに合意した。"
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