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
\ kə-ˈlek-ti-vist
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adjective or noun
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adjective or noun
collectivistic
\ kə-ˌlek-ti-ˈvi-stik
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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 2019These 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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