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collectivism

[kuh-lek-tuh-viz-uhm]

noun

  1. the political principle of centralized social and economic control, especially of all means of production.



collectivism

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noun

  1. the principle of ownership of the means of production, by the state or the people

  2. a social system based on this principle

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Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms

  • collectivist noun
  • collectivistic adjective
  • collectivistically adverb
  • noncollectivistic adjective
  • procollectivism noun
  • procollectivist adjective
  • procollectivistic adjective
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of collectivism1

1875–80; < French collectivisme; collective, -ism
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So it’s collectivism versus individualism, and playing those off each other was so fun to do in front of an audience deep in the heart of Texas.

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While “Gasoline Rainbow†is a heady slice of pure, uncut youthful energy, it is also a portrait of collectivism, caretaking and a celebration of mutual aid.

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Comedians know they have nurtured our individuality complex by spotlighting members of the crowd, but consider re-embracing collectivism — it sure alleviates a whole lot of pressure, on both them and us.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his army into Ukraine in 2022 in the expectation it would check Nato's expansion and weaken Western collectivism.

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The film’s message, Ms. Li said, promotes a type of collectivism that she rarely sees in Hollywood movies — and should send a signal to American producers.

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