credit union
noun
a cooperative group that makes loans to its members at low rates of interest.
credit unions
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pluralof credit union.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“I am concerned that too many financial institutions are not providing fair and fast access to insurance proceeds,” Newsom wrote in a letter to associations representing California banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Some credit unions provide financial advice to customers.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
A collection of trade groups representing banks and credit unions quickly sued, arguing it usurped banks’ rights under federal law.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
She also wants to partner with financial institutions to develop a system for unbanked individuals, meaning those who don’t use traditional banks or credit unions, to start earning a credit rating and score.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
In an effort to placate the bulk of his constituency, the peasantry, King Alexander established rural credit unions and provided credit lines to small farmers and rural processing plants.
From Terrorists and Freedom Fighters by Samuel Vaknin
