merger
Translation
merger, amalgamation, fusion
Examples
The merger of the two banks was announced.
The merger of the two banks was announced.
It was a merger of equals.
It was a merger of equals.
Grammar Patterns
a merger ((of sth.)) a combination of two or more things The merger of the two banks was announced.
a merger ((between sth. and sth.)) a combination between two or more things It was a merger between two small companies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fusion, combination, union; Antonyms: split, demerger
Etymology
From the verb 'merge' + the suffix '-er', which denotes an action or its result.
Memory Tips
A 'merger' is the result of the action 'to merge'. If two companies merge, the event is called a merger.