1. a political or economic theory advocating collective control especially over production and distribution
Usage: political science; economics
2. emphasis on collective rather than individual action or identity
Usage: sociology

Examples

• The country’s collectivism emphasized shared ownership of resources.
• Her research compared individualism and collectivism across different cultures.
• The commune practiced collectivism in all aspects of daily life.
• Economic collectivism was a central theme of the political movement.
• Some societies value collectivism over personal achievement.
• The policy reflected the government’s commitment to collectivism.