collectivize

American  

[kuh-lek-tuh-vahyz] / kəˈlɛk təˌvaɪz /

especially British, collectivise

verb (used with object)

collectivized, collectivizing

1. to organize (a people, industry, economy, etc.) according to the principles of collectivism.

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collectivize British  

/ kəˈlɛktɪˌvaɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to organize according to the principles of collectivism

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Other Word Forms

• collectivization noun
• decollectivize verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of collectivize

First recorded in 1890–95; collective + -ize

Example Sentences

These “magical” individuals are presented here as collectivized into a secret organization whose members gain supernatural abilities.

From Los Angeles Times

“They are the materialization of an autonomous and collectivized claiming of the right to look.”

From Los Angeles Times

In her campaign kickoff speech, Ms. Williamson, 70, made no talk of exorcising the “dark psychic force of the collectivized hatred” in American politics or of calling New Zealand as her first act in office.

From New York Times

It may seem surprising that, of all cities, Houston — built on a go-it-alone oil business culture — decided to tackle homelessness by, in effect, collectivizing its homeless relief system.

From Seattle Times

I watched that community collectivize to get things done.

From New York Times