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collectivist

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col·lec·tiv·ism  (k-lkt-vzm)
n.
The principles or system of ownership and control of the means of production and distribution by the people collectively, usually under the supervision of a government.

col·lectiv·ist n.
col·lectiv·istic adj.
col·lectiv·isti·cal·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.collectivist - a person who belongs to the political left
pinko, pink - a person with mildly leftist political views
socialist - a political advocate of socialism
Adj.1.collectivist - subscribing to the socialistic doctrine of ownership by the people collectively
socialist, socialistic - advocating or following the socialist principles; "socialistic government"
Translations
collectivist [kəˈlektɪvɪst] ADJcolectivista
collectivist [kəˈlɛktɪvɪst] adj [ideal, group] → collectiviste
collectivist
nKollektivist(in) m(f)


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The researchers found that most people in countries widely described as collectivist have a specific mutation within a gene regulating the transport of serotonin, a neurochemical known to profoundly affect mood.
Aside from the fact that there is no evidence that President Obama has a collectivist philosophy (except to the extent that conservatives believe that any government action is collectivist), it is clear that rhetorical attacks on the Iranian government would do nothing for those protesting the election except undermine their position.
He then used the USA as a reference, a "capitalist country that has adopted collectivist measures to protect its economy," he said.
 
 
 
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