designating or of an organization (as for the production or marketing of goods), an apartment house, store, etc. owned by and operated for the benefit of members who use its facilities or services
Done in cooperation with others: a cooperative effort.
Marked by willingness to cooperate; compliant: a cooperative patient.
Of, relating to, or formed as an enterprise or organization jointly owned or managed by those who use its facilities or services: a cooperative department store; cooperative apartment buildings.
noun
An enterprise or organization that is owned or managed jointly by those who use its facilities or services.