collectivity

noun

col·​lec·​tiv·​i·​ty kə-ˌlek-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce collectivity (audio)
ˌkä-
plural collectivities
1
: the quality or state of being collective
2
: a collective whole
especially : the people as a body

Examples of collectivity in a Sentence

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This tension lies in the relationship of the individual artist’s innovation to collectivity and tradition. Jenny Noyce, JSTOR Daily, 14 May 2025 There’s so much about that connection and collectivity. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 Mar. 2025 The promise of successful social practice art is the creation of collectivity via the sharing of knowledge, experience, symbols, rituals, communities, goods, and spaces managed collaboratively. Fabiola Iza, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025 There is a notion of collectivity celebrating the individuality of each one of the designers showing during the week. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for collectivity

Word History

Etymology

collective entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of collectivity was in 1862

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“Collectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collectivity. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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