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civismo
[si-VIZ-mu]
noun
masculine
pl: cismos
civicism; civic spirit; patriotism
1.
The spirit of civic duty and commitment to the welfare of one's community or nation
The civismo of the volunteers was evident in their dedication to public service.
O civismo dos voluntários era evidente em sua dedicação ao serviço público.
2.
Active participation in civic affairs and adherence to civic responsibilities
Civismo requires citizens to vote and engage in their communities.
O civismo exige que os cidadãos votem e se envolvam em suas comunidades.
3.
A sense of patriotic duty and love for one's country
During the crisis, the nation's civismo united people across political divides.
Durante a crise, o civismo da nação uniu pessoas de diferentes espectros políticos.
Synonyms
patriotismo
amor à pátria
espírito cívico
dever cívico
Antonyms
apatia
indiferença
egoísmo
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
civismo
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
civismo
Standard usage; emphasizes civic responsibility and patriotic sentiment
Related Idioms & Phrases
espírito de civismo
demonstrar civismo
falta de civismo
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