credit union

noun

: a cooperative association that makes small loans to its members at low interest rates and offers other banking services (such as savings and checking accounts)

Examples of credit union in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Yet, many banks and credit unions are struggling to capture the attention and loyalty of a generation immersed in technological advancements. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Banks and credit unions with more than $850 million in assets must comply with the rule. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024 Many credit unions and community centers provide these services for free or at low cost. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Oct. 2024 Sending money with Zelle Through Zelle, a user can send money from their bank account to a recipient’s bank account or credit union. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for credit union 

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Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of credit union was in 1843

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“Credit union.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20union. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

credit union

noun
: a cooperative association that makes small loans to its members at low interest rates and offers other banking services (as savings and checking accounts)

Legal Definition

credit union

noun
: a cooperative association that makes small loans to its members at low interest rates and offers other banking services (as savings and checking accounts)

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