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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. Synonym: co-op.

An association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it.

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... variants. We have participated in such groups, studied their procedures, and adapted some of these to our marriage enrichment retreats. Couples who have been involved in encounter groups adjust quickly and easily to the methods we use in marriage enrichment, are generally very cooperative, and ...

— Marriage Enrichment Retreats - Story of a Quaker Project • David Mace

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