Definition of cooperative
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: marked by cooperation
cooperative efforts
b
: marked by a willingness and ability to work with others
cooperative neighbors
2
: of, relating to, or organized as a cooperative
a cooperative store
3
: relating to or comprising a program of combined liberal arts and technical studies at different schools
cooperative
nounDefinition of cooperative (Entry 2 of 2)
: an enterprise or organization owned by and operated for the benefit of those using its services
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Time Traveler for cooperative
The first known use of cooperative was in 1603
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