collectivist (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /kəˈlɛktɪvɪst/

Definition

Advocating for or practicing the principle of group ownership or control over the means of production and distribution.

Examples

• The political party adopted a collectivist platform that prioritized community welfare over private enterprise.

• She argued that a collectivist society is more resilient during times of economic crisis.

• Critics often claim that collectivist policies stifle individual innovation and personal ambition.

Synonyms of collectivist

Words with a similar meaning to collectivist:

• communal
• socialist
• cooperative
• communitarian

Antonyms of collectivist

Words with the opposite meaning to collectivist:

• individualist
• capitalist

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