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collectivize Definition

col·lec·tiv·ize (kə lek′tə vīz′)

transitive verb -·ized′, -·iz′·ing

to organize under a system of collectivism

collectivize Related Forms
col·lec′·ti·vi·za′·tion noun
collectivize Usage Examples

Object

  • agriculture: It was his mind that invented the Political Departments to lead collectivized agriculture, his iron hand that applied Bolshevik mercilessness.
  • land: During the Spanish Civil War millions of workers collectivized the land and took over industry to pursue their vision of a new society.