Collectivisation

Collectivisation is a noun that refers to the process of bringing individual farms or landholdings together to form a collective or cooperative, usually overseen by the government.

  • English Word Type: Noun
  • American Pronunciation: /kəˌlɛktəvəˈzeɪʃən/
  • Synonyms: Socialisation, nationalisation, communalisation
  • Confusable Words: Colonisation, Commercialisation

Examples in Sentences

  • The collectivisation policy was implemented by the government to increase agricultural productivity.
  • Many farmers opposed collectivisation because they did not want to give up their land.