1.The state of being a companion or companions; the act of accompanying; fellowship; companionship; society; friendly intercourse. "Evil company doth corrupt good manners." "Brethren, farewell: your company along I will not wish."
2.A companion or companions. "To thee and thy company I bid A hearty welcome."
3.An assemblage or association of persons, either permanent or transient. "Thou shalt meet a company of prophets."
4.Guests or visitors, in distinction from the members of a family; as, to invite company to dine.
5.Society, in general; people assembled for social intercourse. "Nature has left every man a capacity of being agreeable, though not of shining in company."
6.An association of persons for the purpose of carrying on some enterprise or business; a corporation; a firm; as, the East India Company; an insurance company; a joint-stock company.
7.Partners in a firm whose names are not mentioned in its style or title; often abbreviated in writing; as, Hottinguer & Co.
8.(Mil.) A subdivision of a regiment of troops under the command of a captain, numbering in the United States (full strength) 100 men.
9.(Naut.) The crew of a ship, including the officers; as, a whole ship's company.
10.The body of actors employed in a theater or in the production of a play.
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