1. a group of people or things considered as a unified whole; a collective body or community
2. the quality or state of being collective; the principle of collective action or ownership
Usage: often used in political or social contexts

Examples

• The collectivity of the nation's citizens must work together to solve this crisis.
• In a collectivity, individual needs are sometimes subordinated to group welfare.
• The artist sought to represent the collectivity rather than focus on a single person.
• The collectivity of evidence pointed to a clear conclusion.
• Indigenous cultures often emphasize collectivity over personal achievement.
• The organization functions as a collectivity of independent teams.