Collectivizing

/kəˈlɛktɪvaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of collectivize; the ongoing process of converting something to collective ownership or control.

Etymology

Present participle form of collectivize. This gerund/participle form emphasizes the dynamic, ongoing nature of systemic reorganization.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'collectivizing the means of production' is Marx's vision, but in practice, every attempt at this—from Soviet farms to Cuban enterprises—faced unexpected human obstacles.

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