Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cooption
noun
/koʊˈɑːp.ʃən/
Definition
The act of adopting or taking over something for one’s own use, typically in a way that alters its original purpose or function.
Examples
- The cooption of the community’s initiatives led to their reduced autonomy.
- This strategy includes the cooption of rival ideas to strengthen the main argument.
- The cooption of local organizations into the national project was met with skepticism.
Meaning
Cooption refers to the process of adjusting or integrating other ideas, concepts, or groups into a larger framework, often to gain control or influence over them.
Synonyms
- adoption
- incorporation
- integration
- assimilation
- subsumption
