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cooperative

coo·pe·ra·tive

US/kuˈɑp.ɹətɪv/ fairly common

adjective

1.

involving the joint activity of two or more

  • “the attack was met by the combined strength of two divisions”
  • “concerted action”
  • “the conjunct influence of fire and strong wind”
  • “the conjunctive focus of political opposition”
  • “a cooperative effort”
  • “a united effort”
  • “joint military activities”
2.

done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit

  • “a cooperative effort”
3.

willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement

noun

1.

a jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners

Synonyms
2.

an association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it

Origin

From co- + operative.

Phrases

  • Co-operative Republic of Guyana

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See also

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