French word

mutualiste

Pronunciation

IPA/mytɥalist/

Meaning

  • adjectivemutualist

Example

Cette association est mutualiste.

This is a mutualist association.

Illustration for mutualiste (mutualist)

More examples

Je suis mutualiste depuis longtemps.

I have been enrolled in a mutual insurance plan for a long time.

Core concept

A cooperative protection scheme in which the members collectively finance support for one another.

Common phrases

  • être mutualiste

    be enrolled in a mutual insurance plan

  • avoir une assurance mutualiste

    have mutual insurance

  • caisse mutualiste

    mutual insurance fund

Similar words

mutuel: Describes a relationship in which both sides help each other on equal terms.
solidaire: Showing solidarity by supporting people facing hardship.

Definition in French

Relatif à une caisse ou une association où les membres contribuent pour se protéger mutuellement.

Word origin

Mutualiste comes from mutualité plus the adjectival suffix -iste, giving the sense of relating to a mutual-aid organization.

Usage tips

  • Mutualiste is not the general equivalent of English mutual; French uses mutuel for meanings such as mutual respect or mutual agreement.

Other meanings

  • mutualadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • mutuellemutual insurance companynoun
  • mutuelmutualadjective
  • mutualismemutualismnoun

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