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Exam: IELTS

collectivistic

IPA: /kəˌlɛktɪˈvɪstɪk/

KK: /kəˌlɛktɪˈvɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a social system that emphasizes the group over individual interests.

Example: In collectivistic cultures, community and cooperation are often prioritized over personal goals.

collectivity

IPA: /kəˌlɛkˈtɪvɪti/

KK: /kəˈlɛktɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: A group of people or things that are considered together as a single unit or whole.

Example: The collectivity of the community worked together to improve their neighborhood.

collectivize

IPA: /kəˈlɛktɪvaɪz/

KK: /kəˈlɛktɪvaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To organize a group or system so that it operates collectively, often in a way that shares resources or responsibilities among members.

Example: The government decided to collectivize the agricultural sector to improve efficiency and productivity.

college

IPA: /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈkɑlɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: An educational institution where students study after high school, often to earn a degree or learn specific skills.

Example: She decided to attend college to pursue a degree in engineering.

colleger

IPA: /ˈkɒlɪdʒər/

KK: /ˈkɒlɪdʒər/

noun

Definition: A person who is a member of a college, which is an educational institution for higher learning.

Example: As a collegian, she participated in various campus activities and clubs.

collegial

IPA: /kəˈliːdʒəl/

KK: /kəˈliːdʒəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation where power and authority are shared equally among colleagues or members of a group, often in a collaborative or cooperative manner.

Example: The committee worked in a collegial atmosphere, where everyone's opinions were valued equally.

collegiality

IPA: /kəˈliːdʒiˌælɪti/

KK: /kəˈliːdʒiˌælɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being collegial, where colleagues work together in a cooperative and respectful manner, sharing authority and responsibility.

Example: The success of the project was due to the strong sense of collegiality among the team members.

collegially

IPA: /kəˈliːdʒəli/

KK: /kəˈliːdʒəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves cooperation and shared responsibility among colleagues.

Example: The team worked collegially to complete the project on time.

collegian

IPA: /kəˈliːdʒən/

KK: /kəˈliːdʒən/

noun

Definition: A person who is a student at a college or has recently graduated from one.

Example: As a collegian, she was involved in many campus activities and organizations.

collegiate

IPA: /kəˈliːdʒɪt/

KK: /kəˈliːdʒɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a college or college students, often describing things that are typical or characteristic of college life.

Example: The collegiate atmosphere on campus encourages students to engage in various activities and clubs.

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