collectivist
UK/kə'lɛktɪvɪst/US/kә'lektivist/
A1
Definitions
n.
A person who believes group interests should take priority over individual ones
集体主义者
adj.
Relating to collectivism
集体主义的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcollectivetogether, with
+
-istchoose, pick, read, gather
=collectivist
collective (col- 'together' + lect 'gather' = gathered into a whole) + -ist (believer in). One who favors the collective over the individual.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Collectivist cultures tend to value group harmony over personal ambition.