Used when describing the joining of companies, institutions or groups. The two banks were amalgamated to increase their market share.
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Complete Union
Describes a fully integrated merger, not just a partnership or collaboration. The educational departments were amalgamated to streamline the curriculum.
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New Identity
The result is a new entity, different from the original parts. The film industry amalgamated traditional and modern techniques in their new era.