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What is another word for Cooperative? – 166 Cooperative Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    collaborative mutual collective shared joint united allied partnered synergistic reciprocal symbiotic harmonious concerted unified coordinated cooperative combined merged integrated interconnected interdependent associative communal social fraternal sororal collegial cordial amicable peaceful conciliatory diplomatic concordant consonant unanimous consensual agreed accordant like-minded symbiotic complementary supplementary auxiliary supportive helpful assistive facilitative enabling empowering.

    Meaning of Cooperative

    According to Merriam-Webster, "cooperative" refers to a business or organization that is owned and controlled by its members, who share the profits or benefits.

    Definitions

    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "cooperative" as willing to help or work together, or a business or organization that is owned and controlled by its members.
    • The Oxford Dictionary states that "cooperative" means working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit, or relating to a business or organization that is owned and controlled by its members.

    Example Uses

    • The company is a cooperative, owned and controlled by its employees, who make decisions together and share the profits.
    • The cooperative effort between the two teams resulted in a successful project completion.
    • The cooperative movement aims to promote social and economic justice through member-owned businesses.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    competitive individualistic solitary isolated separate divided antagonistic adversarial hostile aggressive confrontational discordant dissonant conflicting contradictory opposing opposed rival noncooperative uncooperative resistant obstructive hindering impeding blocking thwarting counterproductive dysfunctional destructive.

    Related Nouns

    partnership alliance coalition federation association organization corporation company business enterprise venture project team group collective community society network union league confederation consortium collaboration cooperation mutualism reciprocity symbiosis.

    Related Verbs

    collaborate cooperate partner unite ally merge integrate combine coordinate harmonize synchronize interact engage participate contribute share reciprocate exchange interact work join affiliate associate connect link network.

    Related Adjectives

    collaborative mutual collective shared joint united allied partnered synergistic reciprocal symbiotic harmonious concerted unified coordinated combined merged integrated interconnected interdependent associative communal social fraternal sororal collegial cordial amicable peaceful conciliatory diplomatic concordant consonant unanimous consensual.