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collective

[/kəˈlɛktɪv/]
adjective/nounN/A (adjective); masculine (noun - o coletivo)pl: N/A (adjective); coletivos (noun)
coletivo
1. Relating to all the members of a group or community acting together
The collective decision was made by all team members.
A decisão coletiva foi tomada por todos os membros da equipe.
2. A group of individuals or organizations acting together for a common purpose
The artists formed a collective to share resources and ideas.
Os artistas formaram um coletivo para compartilhar recursos e ideias.
3. Combined or aggregate
The collective effort resulted in great success.
O esforço coletivo resultou em grande sucesso.
Synonyms
jointcombinedaggregatecommunalgroup
Antonyms
individualseparateindependentpersonal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coletivo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
coletivo
Common usage in urban context, often referring to public transportation collectives
Portugal
coletivo
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

collective bargaining - negociação coletiva
collective memory - memória coletiva
collective responsibility - responsabilidade coletiva
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