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company

com·pa·ny [ kúmpənee ] (plural com·pa·nies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. business business: a business enterprise

2. state of being together: the state of being with other people
He didn't feel at ease in company.

3. group: a gathering of people

4. companions: the people that somebody associates with

5. particular type of companion: somebody seen as providing a particular type of companionship
He can be very good company.

6. guest: a guest or visitor, especially for a meal or overnight stay
We're having company this weekend.

7. business business partners: the partners of a business enterprise whose names are not included in the firm's title

8. performing arts troupe: a group of performing artists such as actors

9. military group of troops: a unit of soldiers, usually consisting of two or more platoons

10. navy nautical ship's crew: the crew and officers of a ship

11. firefighters: a unit of firefighters

12. business history trade guild: a medieval trade guild

[13th century. < Anglo-Norman compainie< late Latin companion- (see companion1)]
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