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/kəˈlɛktɪv/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A group of individuals acting together for a common purpose.
The collective met every month to discuss their goals.
An organization or cooperative that operates collectively.
She joined a collective of artists to showcase their work.
adjective
Relating to or denoting a group of individuals taken together.
The collective decision was made after a lengthy discussion.
Shared or done by a group of people.
They formed a collective effort to improve their community.
Etymology
From Latin 'collectivus', meaning 'gathered together'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
collective effort:
A combined effort made by a group.
collective bargaining:
Negotiations between employers and a group of employees.
collective consciousness:
The set of shared beliefs and ideas within a group.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
A group effort or collaboration.
Let's do this trip as a collective and share the costs.
A communal living or working arrangement.
They're part of a collective that supports sustainable living.