collectivism — the practice or principle of giving priority to a group over each individual in it, especially in political or economic organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice or principle of giving priority to a group over each individual in it, especially in political or economic organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈlektɪvɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- In a collectivism-based workplace, taking credit alone for a team project might get you side-eyed by everyone at lunch.
- My grandmother's version of collectivism means the whole family must eat kimchi even if only one person likes it.
- Collectivism emphasizes shared goals and mutual responsibility within a community.
collectivism
NOUN[/kəˈlektɪvɪzəm/]
the practice or principle of giving priority to a group over each individual in it, especially in political or economic organization
The village practices collectivism — everyone shares the harvest equally.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin collectivus, meaning 'gathered together,' derived from colligere (to collect, gather).
Breakdown
collect- (to gather) + -ive (adjective forming) + -ism (doctrine, belief system)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“In a collectivism-based workplace, taking credit alone for a team project might get you side-eyed by everyone at lunch.”
“My grandmother's version of collectivism means the whole family must eat kimchi even if only one person likes it.”
“Collectivism emphasizes shared goals and mutual responsibility within a community.”
“The professor compared collectivism in Confucian societies with individualism in Western liberal traditions.”
“If ants had a philosophy class, collectivism would definitely be their favorite subject.”
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