collective
intermediateB1/kəˈlɛktɪv/ · col-lec-tive
Relating to a group of individuals acting together as a single entity.
Meanings
Relating to a group of individuals acting together as a single entity.
کسی گروہ کے افراد کا ایک مشترکہ طور پر کام کرنا۔
اجتماعی
ijtimaai
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- collective effort
- collective responsibility
- collective intelligence
Example Sentences
The collective effort of the community led to the festival's success.
کمیونٹی کی اجتماعی کوشش نے فیسٹیول کی کامیابی میں مدد کی۔
Community ki ijtimaai koshish ne festival ki kamiyabi mein madad ki.
We need to take collective action to address climate change.
ہمیں موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے خلاف اجتماعی اقدام اٹھانے کی ضرورت ہے۔
Humein mausmiati tabdeeli ke khilaf ijtimaai iqdam uthaanay ki zarurat hai.
The collective opinion of the group was that more resources were needed.
گروہ کی اجتماعی رائے یہ تھی کہ مزید وسائل کی ضرورت ہے۔
Group ki ijtimaai rai yeh thi ke mazeed waseel ki zarurat hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a group 'collecting' together to achieve a common goal.
Imagine a diverse group of people gathering to work on a shared project.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہم سب ہیں ایک قوم، مل کر چلیں گے، اجتماعی طاقت سے دشمن کو پھیر دیں گے۔
Hum sab hain aik qaum, mil kar chalaynge, Ijtimaai taqat se dushman ko pher daynge.
We are all one nation, we will move together, With collective strength, we will turn away the enemy.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پانچ انگلیاں ایک برابر نہیں ہوتیں۔
Paanch ungliyan aik barabar nahin hoti.
The five fingers are not equal to one.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "collectivus" — to gather together
First known use: 15th century
The word 'collective' evolved from the Latin 'collectivus,' which pertains to things gathered together. This term has been used in various contexts to describe groups, societies, and shared characteristics since the late 19th century.