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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being a copartner or of having a joint interest in any matter. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a partnership in which employees get a share of the profits in addition to their wages wordnet
3. 3
   A partnership or firm. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

affiliationalignmentallianceamalgamationassociationbusiness

Etymology

From copartner + -ship or co- + partnership.

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