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)

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FourLeaf Credit Union — and many other credit union mortgage lenders — offer lower rates than their for-profit competitors. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Private loans are offered by banks, credit unions and online lenders rather than the federal government. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Its systems remain embedded across banks, credit unions, merchants, and enterprises. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 That conflict has made many banks and credit unions hesitant to work with cannabis businesses. — Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for credit union

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 1 Sep. 2026.

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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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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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