merger
n. countablen. the joining of two or more companies or organizations into one single, larger business.
n. the combination of two or more commercial interests or corporations into a single entity. Often involves a mutual agreement between the boards of directors, distinguishing it from a hostile takeover.
The merger of the two banks will create a huge company.
After months of secret negotiations, the two tech giants announced a merger that would consolidate their market share.
The proposed merger faced intense scrutiny from federal regulators who were concerned that the resulting monopoly would stifle innovation and lead to higher prices for consumers.
From merge + -er.
From Anglo-Norman merger (verb used as noun).
Commonly used with the preposition 'between' or 'of' ('a merger of two firms').
the merger between of the companiesthe merger of the companiesLearners often double the prepositions; use 'merger of [Group A] and [Group B]' or simply 'merger of the companies'.