collectiva

Collectiva is a term that can refer to multiple distinct uses, all rooted in the idea of a group acting together. In Romance-language contexts, collectiva functions as a feminine form of the adjective or noun related to collectivity, used to describe things that are owned or organized by a group rather than by individuals.

As a proper name, Collectiva has been adopted by various organizations, projects, and brands. In this sense, the word is often associated with cooperatives, worker collectives, community organizations, and cultural or artistic groups that pursue shared goals through collective decision making.

Organizational models that may use the Collectiva designation typically emphasize participation, mutual aid, and shared resources. Governance often relies on consensus, rotating leadership, or democratically elected representatives, with legal structures depending on the jurisdiction (for example, cooperatives or associations).

In arts, media, and technology, Collectiva appears as the name of artist collectives, community media ventures, or platforms designed to enable collaborative creation, co-publishing, or crowd-based initiatives. Because it is a generic term and brand used in different countries, there is no single, universal definition of Collectiva.

See also: cooperative, worker cooperative, collective, coworking space, community arts group.