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collectively-managed

|col-lec-tive-ly-man-aged|

B2

/kəˈlɛktɪvli ˈmænɪdʒd/

group management

Etymology
Etymology Information

'collectively-managed' originates from the combination of 'collective' and 'manage,' where 'collective' comes from the Latin word 'collectivus,' meaning 'gathered together,' and 'manage' comes from the Italian 'maneggiare,' meaning 'to handle.'

Historical Evolution

'collectivus' transformed into the French word 'collectif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'collective.' 'Maneggiare' transformed into the French word 'maneger,' and eventually became the modern English word 'manage.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'collective' meant 'gathered together,' and 'manage' meant 'to handle.' Over time, 'collectively-managed' evolved to mean 'managed by a group.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

managed by a group of people rather than an individual.

The collectively-managed farm produced a bountiful harvest.

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Last updated: 2025/05/22 06:27