As adjectives the difference between allocentric and cooperative
is that allocentric is concerned with the interests of others more than one's own; community-minded while cooperative is .
allocentric
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Concerned with the interests of others more than one's own; community-minded.
Relating to spatial representations: linked to a reference frame based on the external environment and independent of one's current location in it. For example, giving the direction as "north," as opposed to "right" (egocentric).
Synonyms
* altruistic
* generous
* selfless
* exocentric
* geocentric
Antonyms
* egocentric
* idiocentric
* self-centered
* self-absorbed
* selfish cooperative
English
Alternative forms
* co-operative
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Adjective
(
en adjective)
Ready to work with another person or in a team; ready to cooperate.
Relating to a cooperative or cooperatives
Antonyms
* adversarial
* competitive
Related terms
* cooperation
* cooperatively
Noun
(
en noun)
A type of company that is owned partially or wholly by its employees, customers or tenants. Abbreviation: co-op.
References
* Chambers 21st Century Dictionary [http://www.chambersharrap.co.uk/chambers/features/chref/chref.py/main?query=cooperative&title=21st&sourceid=Mozilla-search] retrieved on November 7, 2006
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