cooperativa
[ko.o.pe.ra.ˈti.va]
nounfemininepl: cooperativas
cooperative
1. An association of individuals or small businesses organized to achieve a common economic goal through shared resources and democratic decision-making
The farmers joined a cooperative to sell their products at better prices.
Os agricultores se uniram a uma cooperativa para vender seus produtos com melhores preços.
2. A business enterprise owned and controlled collectively by its members, who share the profits and benefits
She works at a credit cooperative that provides financial services to local communities.
Ela trabalha em uma cooperativa de crédito que fornece serviços financeiros para comunidades locais.
3. An organization based on the cooperative principles of mutual aid and voluntary association
The housing cooperative allowed residents to purchase affordable homes together.
A cooperativa habitacional permitiu que os moradores comprassem casas acessíveis juntos.
Cooperativas are deeply rooted in Brazilian culture, particularly in agriculture, where they have been instrumental in supporting small farmers since the mid-20th century. Credit unions (cooperativas de crédito) are also very popular. In Portugal, cooperatives have historical significance dating back to the cooperative movement of the 19th century. These organizations embody values of mutual aid, solidarity, and democratic governance that are culturally significant in Portuguese-speaking communities.
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