A form of cooperative bank, such as those of Germany; -- a term loosely used for various forms of cooperative financial institutions. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
. (U. S. Politics) A party formed in 1891, advocating an increase of the currency, public ownership and operation of railroads, telegraphs, etc., an income tax, limitation in ownership of land, etc. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]