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Cooperative

Co-öp′er-a-tive

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Adj.
Operating jointly to the same end.
Cooperative society
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a society established on the principle of a joint-stock association, for the production of commodities, or their purchase and distribution for consumption, or for the borrowing and lending of capital among its members.
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Cooperative store
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a store established by a cooperative society, where the members make their purchases and share in the profits or losses.

Definition 2024

cooperative

cooperative

English

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Adjective

cooperative ‎(comparative more cooperative, superlative most cooperative)

  1. Ready to work with another person or in a team; ready to cooperate.
    The patient was rarely cooperative, and tended to refuse treatment.
  2. Involving cooperation between individuals or parties.
    a cooperative game; a cooperative business enterprise
  3. Relating to a cooperative or cooperatives.

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Noun

cooperative ‎(plural cooperatives)

  1. A type of company that is owned partially or wholly by its employees, customers or tenants. Abbreviation: co-op.

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References

  • Chambers 21st Century Dictionary retrieved on November 7, 2006

Italian

Noun

cooperative f

  1. plural of cooperativa

Latin

Adjective

cooperātive

  1. vocative masculine singular of cooperātivus

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