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Definition of "collectively" []

  • In a collection; in a collective manner; together as a whole; bunched together; to be treated as a single unit, rather than the items that make up the collection separately. (adverb)

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Use "collectively" in a sentence
  • "Sabar, the national pulse of Senegal, is also the term collectively used to describe the intricate and sophisticated genre of Senegalese inspired dancing that originated on the urban streets of Dakar."
  • "They're taking our name collectively to support Al Jazeera, but they're doing it without public approval,'' Kaufman said."
  • "While you sleep, there are also forces that push you toward waking up, which I refer to collectively as the “drive to wake.”"