What does ARTEL mean?

Artel

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A cooperative association of workers, especially in Russia.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɑrtəl/, UK: /ˈɑːt(ə)l/

Origin and Usage: The word "artel" comes from the Russian word "artel" which means a "joint venture" or "cooperative group". It was first used in English in the early 19th century to describe a type of cooperative association of workers in Russia.

Synonyms: Collective, Cooperative, Syndicate, Partnership, Association

Related Words: Alert, Alter, Later, Ratel, Taler

Example Sentences:

• The artel of workers pooled their resources to purchase the factory.
• In Russia, artels were formed by peasants to share the work and profits of farming.
• The artel system was used in Russia during the 19th and early 20th centuries as a way for workers to support themselves.