also: せいきょう
noun
consumers' cooperative; co-op
Refers to a member-owned organization that provides goods and services to its members, often emphasizing consumer protection and community. The abbreviation 生協 is very common in daily use.
うちは生協で毎週食材を注文している。
We order groceries every week through the co-op.
生活協
A consumers' cooperative is run with investments from its members.