civic services
[/ˈsɪvɪk ˈsɜrvɪsɪz/]
nounpl: civic services
serviços cívicos
1. Public services and utilities provided by government or community organizations to benefit citizens and maintain social order
Civic services include garbage collection, street maintenance, and public safety.
Os serviços cívicos incluem coleta de lixo, manutenção de ruas e segurança pública.
2. Duties or responsibilities that citizens are expected to perform for the benefit of their community
Jury duty and voting are important civic services that citizens can participate in.
O serviço de júri e votação são serviços cívicos importantes em que os cidadãos podem participar.
3. Voluntary work or community engagement activities aimed at improving public welfare
She devoted her time to civic services by volunteering at the community center.
Ela dedicou seu tempo a serviços cívicos trabalhando voluntariamente no centro comunitário.
In Brazilian culture, civic services are often associated with collective responsibility and social engagement. Americans typically emphasize voting, jury duty, and military service as key civic services, while Brazilians may focus more on community volunteer work and participation in local governance. The concept reflects each nation's values regarding citizenship and community involvement.
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