cooperative meaning and definition

COOPERATIVE noun

Definition of cooperative (noun)

1. 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
   • synonyms: co-op
2. an association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it

COOPERATIVE adjective

Definition of cooperative (adjective)

1. involving the joint activity of two or more
   • "concerted action"; "the conjunct influence of fire and strong wind"; "the conjunctive focus of political opposition"; "a cooperative effort"; "a united effort"; "joint military activities"
   • synonyms: concerted, conjunct, conjunctive
2. done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit
   • "a cooperative effort"
   • antonym: uncooperative
3. willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement
   • synonyms: accommodative