collectivism
noun
col·lec·tiv·ism
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Definition of collectivism
1
: a political or economic theory advocating collective control especially over production and distribution
also
: a system marked by such control
2
: emphasis on collective rather than individual action or identity
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Other Words from collectivism
collectivist
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adjective or noun
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adjective or noun
collectivistic
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adjective
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adjective
collectivistically
\ kə-ˌlek-ti-ˈvi-sti-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
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adverb
Examples of collectivism in a Sentence
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Unlike American individualism, collectivism is a Chinese sentiment. — Han Zhang, The New Yorker, "The “Post-Truth” Publication Where Chinese Students in America Get Their News," 19 Aug. 2019 Keynesianism, socialism and central planning had captured the politics of the West, while varying degrees of collectivism and Communism prevailed behind the Iron Curtain. — R.c., The Economist, "How conservatives—on the left and on the right—can defeat the populists," 9 July 2019 These were stories in which good Americans lost their individuality and freedom and became incorporated into an evangelical hive mind, reflecting anti-communist fears of Soviet imperialism and collectivism. — Noah Berlatsky, The Verge, "In season 3, Stranger Things’ celebration of ’80s pop culture becomes a political ideology," 8 July 2019 The tension was expressed in popular media as a defense of American individualism against the power and efficacy of Japanese collectivism and corporate culture. — Lindsay Grace, Smithsonian, "The Original ‘Space Invaders’ is an Icon of 1970s America’s Deepest Fears," 19 June 2018 Keynesianism, socialism and central planning had captured the politics of the West, while varying degrees of collectivism and Communism prevailed behind the Iron Curtain. — R.c., The Economist, "How conservatives—on the left and on the right—can defeat the populists," 9 July 2019 These were stories in which good Americans lost their individuality and freedom and became incorporated into an evangelical hive mind, reflecting anti-communist fears of Soviet imperialism and collectivism. — Noah Berlatsky, The Verge, "In season 3, Stranger Things’ celebration of ’80s pop culture becomes a political ideology," 8 July 2019 The tension was expressed in popular media as a defense of American individualism against the power and efficacy of Japanese collectivism and corporate culture. — Lindsay Grace, Smithsonian, "The Original ‘Space Invaders’ is an Icon of 1970s America’s Deepest Fears," 19 June 2018 Radical collectivism would replace property-owning democracy. — The Economist, "Don’t shrink the role of markets—expand it," 10 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'collectivism.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for collectivism
collectivism
noun
English Language Learners Definition of collectivism
: a political or economic system in which the government owns businesses, land, etc.
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