co-op

1. A business that is jointly owned and controlled by the people who use its services. See also producer cooperative.
2. A relationship among a student, an educational institution, and an organization in which the student combines academic study with periods of paid work experience.
3. Retailer advertisement that includes mention of a particular product or company that reimburses the retailer in part or whole.
4. A housing community that is jointly owned and managed by the residents. Also called cooperative. See also limited equity cooperative.