collective communities
[/kəˈlɛktɪv kəˈmjuːnɪtiz/]
nounpl: collective communities
comunidades coletivas
1. Groups of people living or working together based on shared values, resources, or goals, where decisions and resources are managed collectively rather than individually
The intentional collective communities in rural areas focus on sustainable living and shared responsibility.
As comunidades coletivas intencionais nas zonas rurais focam em viver de forma sustentável e responsabilidade compartilhada.
2. Organized social groups that prioritize communal ownership and cooperative management of property and labor
Collective communities often serve as alternatives to traditional hierarchical social structures.
As comunidades coletivas frequentemente servem como alternativas às estruturas sociais hierárquicas tradicionais.
3. Networks of people united by common ideological, environmental, or social interests living in shared spaces
Many collective communities emerged during the 1960s counterculture movement.
Muitas comunidades coletivas surgiram durante o movimento contracultural dos anos 1960.
In Brazil, collective communities gained significance during the 1960s-70s with counterculture movements, though they remain relatively small. In the USA, particularly NYC, collective communities reflect renewed interest in communal living as a response to housing costs and environmental concerns. The concept varies significantly—ranging from ideologically-driven communes to pragmatic co-housing arrangements.
NYC Slang
co-living groups / commune crews
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