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corporate
/ˈkɔːp(ə)ɹət/
In modern conversation, "corporate" is often used to describe the culture of large businesses. When people say something feels "too corporate," they usually mean it is cold, impersonal, or overly formal. It can be used as a noun in informal settings (e.g., "working for corporate") to refer to the headquarters or the top-level executives of a company.
💬Casual Conversation
KAREN WHY IS THE BAKE SALE SO CORPORATE NOW? WHERE ARE THE HOMEMADE COOKIES?
It's called branding, Eleanor. Get with the program.
Meanings
Relating to a large company or group.
"The firm is moving toward a more corporate structure to handle international growth."
Formed into a legal corporation; constituting a single entity.
"The organization's corporate identity was rebranded last year."
Shared by all members of a group; collective.
"The board expressed their corporate responsibility to the environment."