Cooperation

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Alternative forms

• co-operation, coöperation

Origin

1620–30, from Middle French cooperation, from Late Latin cooperatio

Full definition of cooperation

Noun

1. The act of cooperating or being cooperative.
2. Active help from a person, organization, et cetera.
3. An orderly sharing of space or resources.
4. Association for mutual benefit, such as for purposes of production or purchase.

Antonyms

• competition

Related terms

• cooperative