CEFR C1

collectivist

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: communal, socialist, cooperative, communitarian

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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.

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