Plural of Consortium
The noun “consortium” has two accepted plural forms: the regular English “consortiums” and the Latin-derived “consortia.” Choice can follow field or house-style preference.
Both “consortiums” and “consortia” are accepted plurals of “consortium.”
Key details
Choose the right form
| Meaning / situation | Form / construction | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| one group or association | consortium | Use the singular form. |
| regular English plural | consortiums | Accepted plural; useful when regular English morphology is preferred. |
| Latin-derived plural | consortia | Also accepted; may be preferred by a field or house style. |
Quick tests
Meaning / construction test
Do you need the plural of “consortium”?
If yes: Use either “consortiums” or “consortia”; follow field or house style and stay consistent.
If no: Use singular “consortium” when referring to one group.
Caveat: Both plural forms are standard; the choice is a variant/style decision rather than a universal right-versus-wrong contrast.
Examples
Several consortiums submitted proposals.
“Consortiums” is an accepted regular English plural.
Several consortia submitted proposals.
“Consortia” is the accepted Latin-derived plural.
The consortium issued a joint statement.
One group takes the singular “consortium.”
Further guidance
Core difference
English accepts both “consortiums” and “consortia” as plural forms of “consortium.”
Fast Test
Either plural can be correct; follow the terminology preferred by your field, publication, or organization and stay consistent.
Usage Boundary
Do not treat “consortia” as the only correct plural merely because it preserves the Latin pattern; Cambridge lists both forms.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
- CONSORTIUM — Cambridge Dictionary (opens in a new tab)Cambridge University Press & Assessment · Direct plural evidence for both consortiums and consortia.