Simple Definition of collectivism
: a political or economic system in which the government owns businesses, land, etc.
Full Definition of collectivism
1 : a political or economic theory advocating collective control especially over production and distribution; also : a system marked by such control
2 : emphasis on collective rather than individual action or identity
collectivistplay \-vist\ adjective or noun
collectivisticplay \-ˌlek-ti-ˈvis-tik\ adjective
collectivisticallyplay \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb