cooperation
/koʊˌɑ.pɚˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK: /kəʊˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
koʊɑ · PɚEꞮ · ʃən (3 syllables)
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Definition
The act of cooperating.
Etymology
First attested in 1620–1630. Borrowed from French cooperation, from Late Latin cooperātiō. By surface analysis, co- + operation or cooperate + -ion.
Example Sentences
- "South Korea is seeking cooperation from China to produce artificial rain to help fight increasing pollution."
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