a. 合作的
n. 合作社

Cooperative \Co*["o]p"er*a*tive\, a.
Operating jointly to the same end.

{Co["o]perative society}, a society established on the
principle of a joint-stock association, for the production
of commodities, or their purchase and distribution for
consumption, or for the borrowing and lending of capital
among its members.

{Co["o]perative store}, a store established by a
co["o]perative society, where the members make their
purchases and share in the profits or losses.