collectivity

collectivity

A team works together with a spirit of collectivity.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A group of people or things considered as a whole: "collectivity" refers to the quality or state of being a collective, i.e., a body of individuals or elements that form a unified entity.
    • Shared property or resources: In a socio-economic context, "collectivity" can denote common ownership or assets held by a group.
Usage Examples

  • As a group entity:

    • The collectivity of workers decided to strike for better conditions. (The entire group of workers acted as one unit.)
    • In a village, the collectivity often makes decisions about land use. (The community as a whole participates in governance.)

  • As shared property:

    • The land was held in collectivity by the tribe. (The tribe owned the land collectively.)
    • Collectivity of resources ensures equal distribution among members. (Shared assets are managed for the benefit of all.)
Advanced Usage

  • "a sense of collectivity": the feeling of belonging to and identifying with a group.

    • The team developed a strong sense of collectivity after winning the championship. (They felt united and mutually supportive.)

  • "collectivity of interests": the shared goals or concerns of a group.

    • The union's success depends on the collectivity of interests among its members. (Their common desires bind them together.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Collective (adj/n): relating to a group; a group of people working together.

    • The collective effort of the volunteers made the event possible. (The group worked as one.)

  • Collectivism (n): a political or economic system emphasizing collective ownership.

    • Collectivism prioritizes community welfare over individual gain. (A system of shared control.)
Synonyms
  • Community: a group of people living in the same place or having a common characteristic.
  • Group: a number of people or things that are together or considered as a unit.
  • Commonality: the sharing of features or attributes.
Related Idioms

  • Strength in numbers: the idea that a group is more powerful than an individual.

    • The collectivity's protest showed that there is strength in numbers. (The group's size gave them influence.)

  • All for one, one for all: a motto emphasizing mutual support within a group.

    • The collectivity lived by the principle "all for one, one for all." (Each member supports the whole and vice versa.)