Meaning of the word "credit union" in English

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credit union

US /ˈkred.ɪt ˌjuː.njən/
UK /ˈkred.ɪt ˌjuː.njən/
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Noun

1.

a nonprofit-making money cooperative whose members can borrow from pooled deposits at low interest rates.

Example:
I opened a savings account at the local credit union.
Many people prefer credit unions over traditional banks for their lower fees.
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