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Latin

sors

share, lot

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Representatives of three engineering organizations collaborate over one bridge model.
noun

consortium

kun-SOR-shee-um/kənˈsɔːrʃiəm/

A group of organizations working together for a shared purpose.

Etymology
conLatinwith, together; sometimes thoroughly
+sortLatinshare, lot
+iumLatinan ending used to name elements and substances

Sharing a lot or fortune underlies the Latin sense of fellowship and participation. A consortium applies that partnership idea to organizations joining in a common undertaking.

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