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Definition mutual in American English

mutual adjective

adjective
/ˈmjutʃuəl/
1

felt or done in the same way by each of two or more people

Example

mutual respect/support/understanding

Example

Our relationship was based on mutual distrust.

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the mutual recognition of professional qualifications throughout the U.S.

Example

He said his contract was canceled by mutual agreement.

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1.1

belonging to or true of two or more people

Example

They were introduced by a mutual friend.

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We found that we have a mutual interest in mountaineering.

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The scheme would be to our mutual benefit.

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2

a mutual insurance company, savings bank, etc. is owned by all of its customers, who share its profits

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Definition mutual in American English