co-op

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.3 Usage notes

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

co- +‎ operative

[edit] Noun

co-op (plural co-ops)

1. A unit of a housing co-operative; a purchased apartment where the apartment owners collectively are responsible for maintenance of common areas and upkeep.
2. Any co-operative, including housing, retail, utility, agricultural, banking or worker cooperatives.
3. Any shop owned by a co-operative.
4. (video games) A co-operative game, as opposed to a competitive game or deathmatch.

[edit] Usage notes

The shortening (definition #1) to "co-op" has strong negative connotations, as an allusion to a coop.