What is the meaning of cooperative?

Subtopics: co-op 

noun

  • 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.
  • An association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it.

adjective

  • Involving the joint activity of two or more.
    • usage: "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"
  • Done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit.
    • usage: "a cooperative effort"
  • Willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement.
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APAWordNet. (2010). cooperative. Retrieved September 22, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/cooperative/definitions/1171416
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