noun · neutral
collectivism
/kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm/co·LEC·tiv·ism
A social or political system that prioritizes group goals and interdependence over individual interests.
Examples
“Collectivism is often emphasized in discussions about welfare and public responsibility.”
“Some societies value collectivism more than individual achievement.”
“The debate between collectivism and individualism appears frequently in Task 2 essays.”
Band 8 sentence
“Debates over collectivism versus individual freedom often underpin discussions about welfare policy.”
Collocations
- collectivist values
- a collectivist society
- shift toward collectivism
Word family
Common mistakes
They are very collectivism in this village.→They are very collectivist in this village.
The collectivism of country is strong.→Collectivism in the country is strong.
Say it for a higher band
5group values→6collective culture→7+collectivism
Synonyms
communitarianism
group-oriented culture
Easily confused
collectivist
“Many East Asian societies are often described as more collectivist than Western ones.”
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