credit union

noun

: a cooperative association that makes small loans to its members at low interest rates and offers other banking services (such as savings and checking accounts)

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Zelle is offered by more than 2,200 banks and credit unions and has more than 143 million users in the U.S., according to the previous suit. Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025 For banks and credit unions, that means two things: Invest in technology that actually solves borrower pain points. Brock Blake, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Whether consumers want their previous lender, current mortgage servicer or their banker/credit union soliciting them is a good question. Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025 The addresses for those credit unions can be found here. Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for credit union

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of credit union was in 1843

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“Credit union.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20union. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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credit union

noun
: a cooperative association that makes small loans to its members at low interest rates and offers other banking services (as savings and checking accounts)

Legal Definition

credit union

noun
: a cooperative association that makes small loans to its members at low interest rates and offers other banking services (as savings and checking accounts)

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