anti-corruption

[ˈænti kəˈrʌpʃən]
adjective
anticorrupção
1. designed to prevent, combat, or expose corruption in government, business, or institutions
The government launched an anti-corruption campaign to fight bribery and fraud.
O governo lançou uma campanha anticorrupção para combater suborno e fraude.
2. relating to measures, policies, or initiatives that oppose corrupt practices
An anti-corruption agency was established to investigate illegal activities.
Uma agência anticorrupção foi estabelecida para investigar atividades ilegais.
3. supporting or advocating for transparency and accountability in public administration
Anti-corruption activists demanded stricter laws to prevent embezzlement.
Ativistas anticorrupção exigiram leis mais rigorosas para evitar desvio de dinheiro público.
In Brazil, 'anticorrupção' has become increasingly prominent in public discourse, especially following major corruption scandals (Operação Lava Jato). Civil society organizations and government agencies actively use this term. In the USA, 'anti-corruption' efforts are ongoing across federal and state levels, though often framed within specific contexts like campaign finance reform or governmental accountability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
anti-fraudintegrity-focusedtransparency-promotingclean government
Antonyms / Antônimos
corruptfraudulentdishonest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
anticorrupção
Standard term widely used in media and government discourse
Portugal
anticorrupção
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; common in European Portuguese as well
São Paulo
anticorrupção / luta contra a corrupção
Both terms used interchangeably in political and institutional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
anticorrupção
Used prominently in local political campaigns and civil society initiatives

Related Words

corruptionbriberyembezzlementtransparencyaccountabilityethicsfraud

Related Idioms & Phrases

anti-corruption drive
anti-corruption measures
anti-corruption task force
anti-corruption legislation
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