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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
left-winger, leftist
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
collectivistic, state-controlled, collectivised, collectivized
socialist, socialistic - advocating or following the socialist principles; "socialistic government"


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