0 an organization of several businesses or banks joining together as a group for a shared purpose -- consorcio
a consortium of textile manufacturers
1 an association, union, especially of bankers or businessmen -- consorcio
a consortium of financiers.
After the attempt to rely on a consortium of private companies had failed, a prudent solution was eventually reached.
If a small operator were part of a consortium, it would have a greater chance of continued work.
I would prefer to support projects and programmes that are managed by non-governmental or semi-governmental organisations, consortiums or associations representing these.
I am, in fact, president of a consortium of local, municipal authorities who are concerned about the noise issue.
Sometimes we are not invited to participate in a consortium because of this problem and end up doing less interesting things.
It is clear that this consortium approach does not establish a duality in terms of joint financial responsibility.
