collective

noun
UK: /kəˈlektɪv/
US: /kəˈlɛktɪv/

  1. A group of people acting together.

    1. The art collective is showcasing its work.
    2. The collective decided to donate its profits to charity this year.

  2. A cooperative enterprise or organization.

    1. They formed a collective to sell their produce.
    2. The farming collective shares the work and the profits equally.

Synonyms

group cooperative joint
collective adjective

  1. Done by or characteristic of people acting together.

    1. We made a collective decision to leave.
    2. There was a collective sigh of relief from the audience.

  2. Relating to a group or whole; not individual.

    1. The project represents our collective effort and dedication.
    2. The team has a collective responsibility for the final outcome.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "collective" in English means: A group of people acting together., A cooperative enterprise or organization..

The phonetic transcription of "collective" is /kəˈlektɪv/ in British English and /kəˈlɛktɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "collective": group, cooperative, joint.

Example usage of "collective": "The art collective is showcasing its work.". More examples on the page.