cooperation

Etymology

1620–30, from French cooperation, from Late Latin cooperātiō.

noun

  1. (usually uncountable) The act of cooperating.
  2. Active help from a person, organization, etc., such as an orderly sharing of space or resources.
    South Korea is seeking cooperation from China to produce artificial rain to help fight increasing pollution. Audio (US) (file) 2019, VOA Learning English (public domain)
  3. Association for mutual benefit, such as for purposes of production or purchase.

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