collectivist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who believes in or practices collectivism, which is a social and political theory emphasizing the importance of group interests over individual interests.

  - "The collectivist society prioritized the needs of the group over the needs of the individual."
  - "Collectivism was a dominant ideology in the Soviet Union."

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Variants

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collectivism , collectivisms , collectivist , collectivistic , collectivistically , collectivists

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'collectivus', meaning 'pertaining to a group'.

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Trivia

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1. Collectivism was first theorized by 19th century philosophers like Auguste Comte and Herbert Spencer.

2. The term 'collectivism' was popularized in the early 20th century by Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin.

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Related Concepts

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1. Individualism: The opposite of collectivism, emphasizing the importance of individual rights and freedoms.

2. Socialism: A political and economic theory advocating for collective or government ownership of the means of production and distribution of goods.

3. Communism: A political and economic ideology advocating for a classless society where all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.

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Culture

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Collectivism is a social and political theory that emphasizes the importance of group interests over individual interests. It is often associated with socialist and communist ideologies, and has been implemented in various forms throughout history, such as in the Soviet Union and in some indigenous communities. In literature, collectivism is explored in works like 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell and 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley.

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