Collective: meaning, definitions and examples

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collective

 

[ kษ™หˆlษ›ktษชv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

working together

In the context of working together, collective refers to a group of individuals who come together to achieve a common goal. It emphasizes the idea of collaboration and unity among members. Collectives can be seen in various settings such as communities, organizations, or movements.

Synonyms

collaborative, community, group

Examples of usage

  • The collective effort of the team led to the successful completion of the project.
  • The collective decision-making process involved all members of the group.
Context #2 | Noun

shared ownership

In the context of shared ownership, collective refers to a form of ownership where multiple individuals jointly own a particular asset or property. It highlights the idea of sharing resources and responsibilities among the owners. Collectives can be found in co-operative businesses, communal living arrangements, or shared workspaces.

Synonyms

common, joint, shared

Examples of usage

  • The artist collective pooled their resources to open a shared studio space.
  • The collective ownership model allowed the residents to collectively manage the housing complex.

Translations

Translations of the word "collective" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coletivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฎเฅ‚เคนเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kollektiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kolektif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะตะบั‚ะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zbiorowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›†ๅ›ฃ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท collectif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colectivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kolektif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง‘๋‹จ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู…ุงุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolektivnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kolektรญvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›†ไฝ“็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kolektivni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sameiginlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะถั‹ะผะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kollektiv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colectivo

Etymology

The word 'collective' originated from the Latin word 'collectivus', which means 'gathered together'. It first appeared in English in the late 15th century and has since been used to describe the concept of coming together as a group or community to achieve a common purpose. The idea of collectivism, emphasizing the importance of group interests over individual interests, has been a central theme in various social, political, and economic movements throughout history.

See also: collect, collectables, collected, collectible, collectibles, collecting, collection, collectively, collectivize, collector, recollect.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,537, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.