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collective

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/kəˈlɛktɪv/ · col-lec-tive

Relating to a group of individuals acting together as a single entity.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

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

Synonyms

jointsharedcombinedمشترکہاجتماعیمجموعی

Antonyms

individualsingleseparateذاتیعلیحدہانفرادی

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.

Easily Confused With

selective:Selective refers to choosing from a variety; collective refers to working as a group.

Word Family

collect
verbجمع کرنا
collection
nounجمع
collector
nounجمع کرنے والا

See Also

💡 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.