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Mutual

//ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the same relationship, each to each other.

    "They were mutual enemies."

  2. 2
    Collective, done or held in common.

    "Mutual insurance."

  3. 3
    Reciprocal.

    "They had mutual fear of each other."

  4. 4
    Possessed in common.

    "They had been introduced by a mutual friend."

  5. 5
    Owned by the members.
Adjective
  1. 1
    concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return wordnet
  2. 2
    common to or shared by two or more parties wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A mutual fund.
  2. 2
    A mutual organization.
  3. 3
    Either of a pair of people who follow each other's social media accounts. Internet

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Middle French mutuel, from Latin mūtuus.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Middle French mutuel, from Latin mūtuus.

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