amalgamation

noun
UK: /əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃən/
US: /əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃən/

  1. The process of combining or uniting several things into a single, more cohesive entity.

    1. The amalgamation created a big company. [ ] [ ]
    2. This amalgamation of ideas led to innovation in the field of technology. [ ] [ ]

  2. A union or merging of different organizations, groups, or structures into a single, unified body.

    1. The amalgamation made the group stronger. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hospital amalgamation improved the health care services in the region. [ ] [ ]

  3. A mixture or blend of different elements or components, often resulting in a new substance or form.

    1. The amalgamation is a strange mix. [ ] [ ]
    2. This cultural amalgamation produced a unique style of art and music. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

union blend merger combination fusion consolidation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "amalgamation" in English means: The process of combining or uniting several things into a single, more cohesive entity., A union or merging of different organizations, groups, or structures into a single, unified body., A mixture or blend of different elements or components, often resulting in a new substance or form..

The phonetic transcription of "amalgamation" is /əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃən/ in British English and /əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "amalgamation": union, blend, merger, combination, fusion, consolidation.

Example usage of "amalgamation": "The amalgamation created a big company.". More examples on the page.