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Dictionary: Collectivize

Collectivize

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

British English: /kəˈlɛk.tɪ.vaɪz/

American English: /kəˈlɛk.tə.vaɪz/

Definitions

  1. To organize (an economy, industry, or agriculture) based on collective ownership or control.
  2. To transfer private property or assets into collective or state ownership.

Usage Examples

  • The government sought to collectivize agriculture to increase efficiency.
  • Attempts to collectivize land met with strong resistance from farmers.
  • Some political leaders advocate for policies that collectivize industries.

Etymology

Derived from "collective" (from Latin collectivus, meaning gathered together) and the suffix "-ize," indicating a verb meaning to make or transform into a collective form.

Synonyms

  • Nationalize
  • Socialize
  • Cooperativize
  • Communalize

Antonyms

  • Privatize
  • Individualize
  • Capitalize

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Colectivizar /ko.lek.ti.βiˈθar/
French Collectiviser /kɔ.lɛk.ti.vi.ze/
Hindi सामूहिकीकरण करना (Samuhikikaran Karna) /sɑː.muː.ɦɪ.kɪ.kə.rən kəɾ.nɑː/
Chinese (Mandarin) 集体化 (Jítǐ huà) /tɕǐ.tʰǐ xwâ/
Russian Коллективизировать (Kollektivizirovat') /kəlʲɪktʲɪvʲɪˈzʲirəvətʲ/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

British English: /kəˈlɛk.tɪ.vaɪz/

American English: /kəˈlɛk.tə.vaɪz/

Australian English: /kəˈlɛk.tɪ.vaɪz/

Historical Usage

The concept of collectivization emerged prominently in the 20th century, particularly in socialist and communist policies that aimed to restructure private property and economic control.

Cultural Nuances

The term collectivize is often associated with state-controlled economies and large-scale social movements advocating for communal or cooperative ownership.

More Information

The practice of collectivization has been widely debated in economic and political history. While some view it as a way to promote equality and social welfare, others criticize it for limiting individual freedom and economic growth.

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