collectivity

noun

col·​lec·​tiv·​i·​ty kə-ˌlek-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce collectivity (audio)
ˌkä-
plural collectivities
1
: the quality or state of being collective
2
: a collective whole
especially : the people as a body

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And hopefully that feeling will be reignited in that sense of purpose and collectivity. Steve Baltin, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 Together, these series form grammar of cultural identity emphasizes collectivity: not only wistful notions of familial togetherness, but also the power of organizing, with labor unions a frequent subject. Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2024 The entirety of the surfing competition will take place in Tahiti, the largest island in the overseas collectivity of French Polynesia. Sam Joseph, CNN, 22 July 2024 For those in the know, part of Bourbaki’s allure was the idea of a secret society committed to principles of radical collectivity in their thinking and writing, selflessly sacrificing their individuality to a standard-bearing pseudonym. Michael Barany, JSTOR Daily, 24 Mar. 2021 See all Example Sentences for collectivity 

Word History

Etymology

collective entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of collectivity was in 1862

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“Collectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collectivity. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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