Dictionary: Collective
Collective
Part of Speech
Adjective, Noun
Pronunciation
English (US): /kəˈlɛktɪv/
English (UK): /kəˈlɛktɪv/
Definitions
- (Adjective) Done by or involving all members of a group.
- (Adjective) Shared or assumed by all as a whole.
- (Noun) A cooperative enterprise or organization owned and operated by a group.
Usage Examples
- The workers made a collective decision to strike.
- Our success is a result of our collective effort.
- She joined an artists' collective to promote her work.
Etymology
From Latin collectivus, from collectus (past participle of colligere, meaning "to gather together").
Synonyms
- Communal
- Shared
- Unified
- Cooperative
Antonyms
- Individual
- Independent
- Personal
Translations
Language |
Translation |
Pronunciation |
Spanish |
Colectivo |
/ko.lekˈti.bo/ |
French |
Collectif |
/kɔ.lɛk.tif/ |
German |
Kollektiv |
/kɔ.lɛkˈtiːf/ |
Hindi |
सामूहिक (Samuhik) |
/sɑː.muː.ɦɪk/ |
Tamil |
கூட்டாயம் (Kūṭṭāyam) |
/kuːʈˈʈaːjam/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /kəˈlɛktɪv/
American English: /kəˈlɛktɪv/
Australian English: /kəˈlɛktɪv/
Historical Usage
The concept of collective ownership and decision-making has been significant in socialist and cooperative movements since the 19th century.
Cultural Nuances
Different cultures interpret the idea of a collective differently, with some emphasizing shared responsibility, while others see it as limiting individual autonomy.
More Information
A collective can refer to a political movement, a business model, or a community initiative. The term has been widely used in sociology, economics, and governance.