Cooptation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cooptation is a noun meaning A co-opting: a commandeering, appropriation, or taking over.
Meaning
A co-opting: a commandeering, appropriation, or taking over.
More Meanings
- A co-opting: an absorption or assimilation.
Word Forms
- cooptations
- co-optation
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include appropriation, reappropriation, conquest, colonization, takeover, confiscation.
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