"megacorp" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: megacorps [plural]
Etymology: From mega- + corp. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mega|corp}} mega- + corp Head templates: {{en-noun}} megacorp (plural megacorps)
  1. (informal) A very large corporation; megacorporation. Tags: informal Related terms: mega cap

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