Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

collectivize

verb

/kəˈlɛktɪvaɪz/

Definition

To organize or group things or people together into a collective entity, often in a political or economic context.

Examples

Many farms were collectivized in the 20th century to promote communal farming practices.
The government aimed to collectivize the industry to improve efficiency and production.
Activists advocated to collectivize the local resources for sustainable community development.

Meaning

Collectivize refers to the process of transferring ownership or control of a group of resources or enterprises to a collective entity such as a cooperative or state.