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co-op (n.)

1861, abbreviation of cooperative. The hyphen is needed to avoid confusion with coop (n.).

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Definitions of co-op from WordNet

co-op (n.)
a jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners;
Synonyms: cooperative
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