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collectivism

/kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm/
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Adverb:collectivistically
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Adjective:collectivist
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1

The cultural, social, or political principle of giving a group or community priority over each individual within it.

Example

"Anthropologists often study how cultures rooted in collectivism foster strong family bonds and mutual support networks."

2

An economic or political system in which the means of production, land, and distribution of goods are owned and controlled by the state or the people as a whole rather than by private individuals.

Example

"Twentieth-century economic debates frequently centered on the efficiency of state-led collectivism versus free-market capitalism."

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collective
collectively
collectiveness
collectivism
collectivistic
collectivize
collector

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French 'collectivisme', which was formed from 'collectif' (from Latin 'collectivus', meaning gathered together) plus the ideological suffix '-isme'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Collectivism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/collectivism
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