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- pronunciation:
- k
lek
tihv
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
formed by collecting; combined to make a whole.
Peasants were brought from other areas to work on the large collective farms established by the government. |
| definition 2: |
of or relating to a group that is composed of individuals but is considered together.
With so many people being affected by the proposed project, we thought it was important to make a collective decision about it.- antonyms:
- individual
- similar words:
- common, communal, general
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| definition 3: |
of a noun, singular in its apparent form but denoting a group of things or persons.
The words "group," "herd," and "police" are examples of collective nouns. |
| related words: |
common, joint, mutual, social |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a collective body or group, esp. one in which ownership is shared among all members.
- similar words:
- commune
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| related words: |
team |
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| derivations: |
collectively (adv.), collectiveness (n.) |
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