1.
~ combines with nouns to form adjectives which indicate that something is organized, directed, or controlled by a particular person or group.
...the student~ democracy movement.
...a German~ European consortium.
COMB in ADJ: usu ADJ n
2.
~ combines with nouns to form adjectives which indicate that something is mainly caused or influenced by a particular factor.
Their prosperity depends on export~ growth.
...a market~ economy.
COMB in ADJ