Definition of Co-optation

1. Noun. The selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership).

Exact synonyms: Co-option
Generic synonyms: Election
Derivative terms: Co-opt, Co-opt

2. Noun. The act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent).
Exact synonyms: Co-option
Generic synonyms: Appointment, Assignment, Designation, Naming
Derivative terms: Co-opt, Co-opt

Lexicographical Neighbors of Co-optation

Cnut
CN gas
Co
CO
co-author
co-defendant
co-ed
co-educate
co-immobilised enzyme
co-occur
co-occurrence
co-occur with
co-op
Co-operative Republic of Guyana
co-opt
co-optation (current term)
co-option
co-ordinate
co-ossification
co-ossify
co-respondent
co-sign
co-star
co-worker
CO2
CO2
CO2-withdrawal seizure test
CO2 narcosis
CoA
coacervate

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