/ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃn/
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Translation
A group of people who work together for a shared purpose, such as a company or a charity.
Word origin
From Medieval Latin organizare, meaning to arrange, from Latin organum, a tool or instrument.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- organum
- English cognates
- organ, organise
Grammar
Gender
Pluralorganisations
Examples
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Americans spell it organization; British English uses organisation.
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Countries, companies, and charities can all be organisations.
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It also means the way things are arranged and planned.
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