Synonyms for

Collective

Verb / kʌˈlektɪv / Another word for collective — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or done by a number of people acting as a group

Synonyms & similar words

distributive corporate joint common shared united collaborative cooperative group combined pooled aggregate cumulative total general public universal mass popular social community team

Synonyms by register

Formal

communal joint unified corporate

Informal

group team bunch mob

Literary

concord fraternity kinship

Antonyms

individual separate divided personal solitary unique distinct

Common collocations

  • collective bargaining
  • collective noun
  • collective unconscious
  • collective action
  • collective security
  • collective ownership
  • collective responsibility

Word family

noun collective
adjective collective

Usage note

As an adjective, 'collective' emphasizes shared action or identity. As a noun, it refers to a group acting as a single entity.

Example sentences

  1. The family made a collective effort to clean the house.
  2. The team's collective score was enough to win the game.
  3. The government made a collective decision to increase taxes.
  4. The company's collective goals were met by the end of the year.
  5. The students worked in a collective manner to complete the project.

Quotes

  • The collective conscience of a hundred musicians is no light burden. Yet it is what we ask of them.
  • The power of a collective mind is greater than the sum of its parts.
  • The collective voice is the most powerful force for change.

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