Assocom, noun

/ˈæsəkɒm/
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Also ASSOCOM.
Blend formed on Association of Chambers of Commerce (of South Africa).
1970 Rand Daily Mail 28 Sept. 11The manpower survey conducted by Assocom (Association of Chambers of Commerce) — which was published last week — had disclosed a shortfall of 35000 employees in just one sector alone.
1986 N.S. Ndebele in Bunn & Taylor From S. Afr. (1988) 221The Association of Chambers of Commerce of South Africa (ASSOCOM)..commissioned Professors J.A. Lombard and J.A. du Pisanie to provide ‘academic help’ in drawing up an ASSOCOM memorandum called ‘Removal of Discrimination Against Blacks in the Political Economy of the Republic of South Africa.’
1989 E. Prov. Herald 9 Mar. 5Assocom regional congress to be held in Grahamstown...An Association of Chambers of Commerce (Assocom) regional congress will be held in Grahamstown this weekend.
Blend formed on Association of Chambers of Commerce (of South Africa).
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