Translation
company, firm
Word origin
An international word, from Late Latin companio, literally 'one who shares bread', from com plus panis ('bread'). A company began as the people you break bread with; the business sense grew out of the fellowship one.
- Origin
- Late Latin, via international company
- Root
- companio
- English cognates
- company, companion
Examples
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He works for a large company in the town.
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The company sells cars.
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She founded her own company.
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