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- companionate marriage/kəmˈpæn.jə.nət ˈmær.ɪdʒ/A marriage in which the partners agree not to have children and live together primarily for companionship and mutual support, rather than romantic love.nounC2
- companionship/kəmˈpænɪənʃɪp/The friendly feeling, comfort, and emotional support that exists between friends or people who spend time together.nounC1
- companionway/kəmˈpanjənweɪ/A ladder or set of steps leading from one deck of a ship to another.nounC2
- company/ˈkʌmpəni/A commercial business organization; the state of being with someone.nounverbverb-intransitive+1High
- company doctor/ˈkʌmpəni ˌdɒktə/A business specialist employed to save a failing company, especially by restructuring it.nounC1
- company grade/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni ɡreɪd/The fundamental grade, rank, or classification within a company's internal hierarchy, especially denoting basic level job titles or entry-level positions.nounMedium/Low
- company man/ˌkʌmpəni ˈmæn/An employee who is exceptionally loyal to their employer, often prioritizing the company's interests over personal or external ethical considerations.nounC1
- company of jesus/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni əv ˈdʒiːzəs/The formal and official name of the Roman Catholic religious order, the Society of Jesus, founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1540.nounRare
- company officer/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni ˈɒfɪsə/A person holding an official position of responsibility or authority within a business corporation, such as a director, the company secretary, or other appointed executive.nounLow-Medium (Common in legal/business contexts)
- company secretary/ˈkʌmpəni ˈsɛkrətri/A senior officer in a company responsible for ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining statutory records, and facilitating board meetings.nounC1
- company sergeant major/ˌkʌmpəni ˌsɑːdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒə/A senior non-commissioned officer rank in the British Army and some Commonwealth armies, responsible for discipline and administration within a company-sized unit.nounC1
- company store/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni stɔː/A retail store, historically owned by a large company (especially a mining or manufacturing firm), that sold goods to its employees. It was often the only store accessible, and workers were frequently paid in scrip (company credit) that could only be used there, potentially leading to debt servitude.nounC2
- company town/ˌkʌmpəni ˈtaʊn/A town or settlement built and largely owned/controlled by a single company to house its workers, where most housing, stores, and services belong to that company.nounLow
- company union/ˈkʌmpəni ˈjuːnɪən/A trade union created or dominated by an employer, typically not representing workers' interests independently.nounLow (C2)
- company woman/ˈkʌmpəni ˌwʊmən/A woman who is extremely loyal and dedicated to the corporation that employs her, often prioritising its interests above personal or external concerns.nounMedium-low
- comparable worth/ˈkɒmp(ə)rəb(ə)l wɜːθ/A principle of employment equity advocating that jobs of equal value (based on factors like skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions) should receive equal pay, regardless of the gender or demographic group typically holding those jobs.nounC1/C2
- comparatist/kəmˈpærətɪst/A scholar who specializes in comparative literature or comparative studies, analyzing works from different linguistic, cultural, or national traditions.nounC1+
- comparative/kəmˈpærətɪv/Relating to or involving comparison between two or more things, or measured or judged in such a way.adjectivenounB2
- comparative advertising/kəmˌpærətɪv ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ/A form of advertising where a company explicitly compares its product or service with a competitor's, highlighting advantages.nounC1
- comparative government/kəmˈpær.ə.tɪv ˈɡʌv.ən.mənt/The systematic study and comparison of different political systems, structures, and institutions across countries or regions.nounlow
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