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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Remittances are also a major factor in the global economy, often sent from American wire services rather than banks and credit unions. Fatima Hussein, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025 How to get the job Apply directly to banks and credit unions with only a high school diploma, as most employers provide extensive training. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 Thus, a trip to a coin-exchange kiosk (or a bank, or credit union) can yield a pleasant surprise. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 May 2025 National banks may offer broader access across different cities, but credit unions or local banks sometimes provide more personalized service and better interest rates on savings. True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 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 28 May. 2025.

Kids 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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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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