collective
Pronunciation
/kəˈlɛktɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "collective"in English

collective
01

involving, done, or shared by all members of a group

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
The collective efforts of the volunteers resulted in a successful charity event.
02

considered as a single unit

Examples
The collective weight of the shipment exceeded expectations.
03

organized on the principles of collectivism, where ownership, production, or management is shared among workers, often under governmental supervision

Examples
The farm operated as a collective enterprise.
Collective
01

a cooperative or united group of individuals, entities, or elements working together for a common purpose or interest

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
collectives
Examples
The collective of artists collaborated to create a mural that reflected the diversity and unity within their community.
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