collectivism
[ kuh-lek-tuh-viz-uhm ]
/ kəˈlɛk təˌvɪz əm /
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noun
the political principle of centralized social and economic control, especially of all means of production.
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Origin of collectivism
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How to use collectivism in a sentence
Society may be regarded at the same time from an individualistic and a collectivistic point of view.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology|Robert E. ParkA content is collectivistic whose developing tendency aims at universal validity.
Collected Papers on Analytical Psychology|C. G. JungWhat Fascism does not countenance is the collectivistic solution proposed by the Socialists.
British Dictionary definitions for collectivism
collectivism
/ (kəˈlɛktɪˌvɪzəm) /
noun
the principle of ownership of the means of production, by the state or the people
a social system based on this principle
Derived forms of collectivism
collectivist, nouncollectivistic, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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