Cooptation

Alternative forms

• coöptation
• co-optation

Origin

From coopt + -ation.

Full definition of cooptation

Noun

1. A co-opting: a commandeering, appropriation, or taking over.
2. A co-opting: an absorption or assimilation.

Synonyms

• (commandeering) cooption
• (absorption, assimilation) cooption