Definitions of cooperative:

  • noun:   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
  • noun:   an association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it
  • adjective:   done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit
    Example: "A cooperative effort"
  • adjective:   willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement
  • adjective:   involving the joint activity of two or more
    Example: "A cooperative effort"