collectivism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An economic system in which the means of production and distribution are owned and controlled by the people collectively
  2. The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.

Pronunciation

[kəˈlɛk.tɪ.vɪ.zm̩] [kəˈlɛk.tə.vɪ.zm̩] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-collectivism.wav

Word forms

collectivism collectivisms

Etymology

From collective + -ism.

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