Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of organisation
"Several non-profit organisations collaborated to launch a new community program last week."
In plain English: Organizations are groups of people who work together to achieve a common goal.
"Local charities and businesses came together to form new organisations to help rebuild the town after the storm."
Usage: Use organisations to refer to multiple groups of people working together with a common purpose, such as companies or charities. This British spelling variant replaces the American -z ending when referring to the plural form.
Derived from French organisation, this term traces back to Latin organizare (to arrange or set up) and ultimately Greek organo (instrument). Its original meaning referred to the act of arranging parts into an organized whole.