cooperative (EN)

adjective, noun

adjective “cooperative”

1. willing to help or do what is asked; ready to work together with others
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   During the group project, the students were very cooperative and completed their tasks efficiently.
2. involving people working together towards a common goal
   In order to develop new technology, the two companies entered into a cooperative agreement.
3. (of an organization, company etc.) jointly owned and run by the members, who share the profits
   After moving to the countryside, she joined a cooperative farm where all members share the responsibilities and profits.

noun “cooperative”

1. an organization or business that is owned and run jointly by its members, who share the profits or benefits
   A group of local artisans decided to start a cooperative to sell their handmade crafts in a shared store.