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noun col·lec·tiv·i·ty \kə-ˌlek-ˈti-və-tē, ˌkä-\

Definition of collectivity

plural

collectivities

1 : the quality or state of being collective
2 : a collective whole; especially : the people as a body

1862

First Known Use of collectivity

1862

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