collectivities
/kəˌlɛktɪˈvɪtiz/
noun
- Groups of people who are considered together as a unit, especially in social or political contexts.
- Sociologists often analyze how different collectivities form and interact within a society.
- The rights of individuals and collectivities can sometimes conflict in legal disputes.
- The government studied the needs of various collectivities, such as farmers, teachers, and factory workers.