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collectivistic

/kəˌlɛktɪˈvɪstɪk/
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Adverb:collectivistically
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1

Relating to or characterized by collectivism; prioritizing the goals, needs, and welfare of a group or community over those of the individual.

Example

"In collectivistic cultures, important life decisions are often made in consultation with the extended family."

2

Pertaining to a political or economic system in which the means of production and distribution are owned and controlled collectively by the people or the state.

Example

"The twentieth century witnessed intense ideological rivalry between free-market capitalism and collectivistic economic models."

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• Rhymes for collectivistic

• Nearby Words

collectively
collectiveness
collectivism
collectivistic
collectivize
collector
colleen

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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