cohesive group

[/koʊˈhɛsɪv ɡruːp/]
nounpl: cohesive groups
grupo coeso
1. A group of people united by strong bonds, shared goals, or mutual loyalty, working together effectively with minimal internal conflict
The team became a cohesive group after months of training together.
O time se tornou um grupo coeso após meses treinando juntos.
2. In sociology, a collection of individuals who perceive themselves as interconnected and sharing common interests or values
The startup's founders formed a cohesive group with aligned vision and values.
Os fundadores da startup formaram um grupo coeso com visão e valores alinhados.
3. In psychology, an assembly where members are attracted to one another and work toward common objectives
Research shows that a cohesive group performs better on collaborative tasks.
Pesquisas mostram que um grupo coeso tem melhor desempenho em tarefas colaborativas.
The concept of a 'cohesive group' is highly valued in both American corporate culture and Brazilian organizational settings. In the USA, team cohesion is often emphasized in business literature and leadership training. In Brazil, the notion of 'grupo coeso' reflects cultural values of solidarity and interpersonal relationships, with emphasis on personal bonds alongside professional objectives. Sports teams and musical groups serve as common cultural references for cohesiveness in both societies.
NYC Slang
tight crew; solid squad
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unified grouptight-knit groupbonded teamintegrated unitharmonious team
Antonyms / Antônimos
fragmented groupdisunited groupdivided teamscattered groupdisconnected assembly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grupo coeso
Standard term used in educational and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
turma unida
Colloquial variation emphasizing unity and friendship
São Paulo
grupo integrado
Corporate and business usage
Portugal
grupo coeso
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'grupo unido' for informal contexts

Related Words

group cohesionteam unitysolidaritycamaraderieesprit de corpssynergycollective identity

Related Idioms & Phrases

move as one
in it together
march in lockstep
sing from the same hymn sheet
on the same page
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