collective

[kəˈlɛktɪv]

collective Definition

• 1. done by people acting as a group
• 2. shared or done by every member of a group
• 3. a cooperative enterprise

Using collective: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "collective" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The collective decision was to postpone the meeting.

• Example

  The team made a collective effort to finish the project on time.

• Example

  The company is owned by a collective of artists.

• Example

  The collective goal is to improve the community.

collective Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for collective

• joint
• common
• united
• collaborative
• cooperative

Antonyms for collective

• individual
• separate
• solitary

Idioms Using collective

• collective memory

  the shared pool of information held in the memories of a group of individuals

  Example

  The event was so significant that it became part of the collective memory of the nation.

• collective noun

  a noun that refers to a group of individuals or things

  Example

  Examples of collective nouns include 'herd,' 'flock,' and 'team.'

• collective responsibility

  the idea that a group of people share responsibility for the actions of individuals within the group

  Example

  The government took collective responsibility for the failure of the policy.

Phrases with collective

• collective bargaining

  negotiation of wages and other conditions of employment by an organized body of employees.

  Example

  The union is currently in collective bargaining with the management.

• collective consciousness

  the shared beliefs, ideas, and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force within society

  Example

  The concept of collective consciousness was introduced by Emile Durkheim.

• collective farm

  a jointly operated farm organized under state control

  Example

  During the Soviet era, most farms in Russia were collective farms.

Origins of collective

from Latin 'collectivus', meaning 'gathered together'

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Summary: collective in Brief

The term 'collective' [kəˈlɛktɪv] refers to actions or ownership shared by a group. It can describe efforts like 'The team made a collective effort to finish the project on time,' or ownership like 'The company is owned by a collective of artists.' Collective extends into phrases like 'collective bargaining,' and idioms like 'collective memory,' referring to shared beliefs and ideas. The term also has a formal tone, with synonyms like 'joint' and 'collaborative.'