Cooperative
[kəʊ'ɒpərətɪv] or [ko'ɑpərətɪv]
Definition
(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.
(noun.) an association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it.
(adj.) done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit; 'a cooperative effort' .
Checker: Witt--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Operating jointly to the same end.
Editor: Vanessa
Examples
- And for the school these things mean equipment with the instrumentalities of cooperative or joint activity. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- The emphasis must be put upon whatever binds people together in cooperative human pursuits and results, apart from geographical limitations. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
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