1. organized or controlled collectively, especially by a government rather than by private individuals
Usage: often used in political and economic contexts

Examples

• The collectivized farms were managed by the state rather than individual farmers.
• After the revolution, most industries became collectivized.
• The collectivized healthcare system provided universal coverage.
• Many Eastern European countries had collectivized agriculture during the Soviet era.
• The collectivized ownership model eliminated private property rights.
• Workers in the collectivized factory shared both profits and decision-making responsibilities.