artificial communities
[/ɑːr.tɪ.ˈfɪ.ʃəl kə.ˈmjuː.nɪ.tiz/]
nounfemininepl: artificial communities
comunidades artificiais
1. Groups of people brought together by human design or intervention rather than natural social evolution, often lacking organic historical roots or deep social bonds
The suburban development created artificial communities where residents had little in common beyond their zip codes.
O desenvolvimento suburbano criou comunidades artificiais onde os residentes tinham pouco em comum além de seus códigos postais.
2. In ecology, biological communities established or modified by human intervention in controlled environments
Researchers studied artificial communities in laboratory aquariums to understand species interactions.
Os pesquisadores estudaram comunidades artificiais em aquários de laboratório para entender as interações das espécies.
3. Online or digital groups of people connected through technology rather than physical proximity
Social media platforms have created artificial communities where people with niche interests can connect globally.
As plataformas de mídia social criaram comunidades artificiais onde pessoas com interesses específicos podem se conectar globalmente.
In Brazil, the concept of artificial communities is particularly relevant in discussing rapid urbanization, the proliferation of gated communities (condomínios fechados), and suburban sprawl around major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In the USA, the term often critiques suburban developments and master-planned communities that prioritize convenience and property values over organic social bonds. Online artificial communities have become increasingly significant in both cultures with the rise of social media and digital platforms.
NYC Slang
cookie-cutter neighborhoods, designed communities
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