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mutualism
noun mu·tu·al·ism \ˈmyü-chə-wə-ˌli-zəm, ˈmyü-chə-ˌli-, ˈmyüch-wə-ˌli-\
Definition of MUTUALISM
1
: the doctrine or practice of mutual dependence as the condition of individual and social welfare
2
: mutually beneficial association between different kinds of organisms
— mu·tu·al·ist \-list\ noun
— mu·tu·al·is·tic \ˌmyü-chə-wə-ˈlis-tik, ˌmyü-chə-ˈlis-, ˌmyüch-wə-ˈlis-\ adjective
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First Known Use of MUTUALISM
1849
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mutualism
noun mu·tu·al·ism \ˈmyüch-(ə-)wə-ˌliz-əm, ˈmyü-chə-ˌliz-\
Medical Definition of MUTUALISM
: mutually beneficial association between different kinds of organisms
—mu·tu·al·ist \-ləst\ noun
—mu·tu·al·is·tic \ˌmyüch-(ə-)wə-ˈlis-tik, ˌmyü-chə-ˈlis-\ adjective
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