Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/oɾɣaniθaˈθjon/

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Translation

organisation

Word origin

From Latin organum ('instrument, tool'), from Greek organon ('instrument'). The same root gives English 'organ' and 'organise'.

Origin
Greek
Root
organon
English cognates
organisation, organ

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralorganizaciones

Examples

lucro.

She works for a non-profit organisation.

.

The organisation of the event was a total success.

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Several international organisations helped after the earthquake.

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Who is in charge of organising the party?

miles .

This company is a very large organisation with thousands of employees.

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This word is part of lesson 37.