"megafirm" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: megafirms [plural]
Etymology: From mega- + firm. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mega|firm}} mega- + firm Head templates: {{en-noun}} megafirm (plural megafirms)
  1. A very large firm.

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