- Mutualism
- Mutualism Mu"tu*al*ism, n. (Ethics) The doctrine of mutual dependence as the condition of individual and social welfare. --F. Harrison. --H. Spencer. --Mallock. [1913 Webster]
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mutualism — [myo͞o′cho͞o əliz΄əm] n. Biol. symbiosis with mutual advantage to both or all organisms involved … English World dictionary
mutualism — mutualist, n. mutualistic, adj. /myooh chooh euh liz euhm/, n. 1. a relationship between two species of organisms in which both benefit from the association. 2. the doctrine that the interdependence of social elements is the primary determinant… … Universalium
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Mutualism (economic theory) — This article is about the economic theory. For the biological term and other uses, see Mutualism (disambiguation). Part of the Politics series on Anarchism … Wikipedia
Mutualism (biology) — Hummingbird Hawkmoth drinking from Dianthus. Pollination is a classic example of mutualism. Mutualism is the way two organisms of different species biologically interact in a relationship in which each individual derives a fitness benefit (i.e.,… … Wikipedia
Mutualism (movement) — This article is about the social funds and insurance movement. For the biological term and other uses, see Mutualism (disambiguation). Mutualism, mutualist movement or movement of mutuals is a social movement that aims at creating and promoting… … Wikipedia
mutualism — noun Date: 1849 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 • mutualist noun • mutualistic adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
