collectivize

[ kuh-lek-tuh-vahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, col·lec·ti·vized, col·lec·ti·viz·ing.

1. to organize (a people, industry, economy, etc.) according to the principles of collectivism.

collectivize

/ kəˈlɛktɪˌvaɪz /

verb

1. tr to organize according to the principles of collectivism

Derived Forms

• colˌlectiviˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• col·lec·ti·vi·za·tion [k, uh, -lek-t, uh, -vahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n], noun
• de·col·lec·ti·vize verb (used with object) decollectivized decollectivizing

Word History and Origins

Origin of collectivize¹

First recorded in 1890–95; collective + -ize

Example Sentences

These “magical” individuals are presented here as collectivized into a secret organization whose members gain supernatural abilities.

From Los Angeles Times

“The government has to collectivize some of those costs to make this transition fair,” said Mr. Miliband, a former party leader.

From New York Times

“They are the materialization of an autonomous and collectivized claiming of the right to look.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I want to collectivize white people,” said the man, who was wearing a shirt that said “Save European identity.”

From Los Angeles Times

In her campaign kickoff speech, Ms. Williamson, 70, made no talk of exorcising the “dark psychic force of the collectivized hatred” in American politics or of calling New Zealand as her first act in office.

From New York Times