collective dignity
[/kəˈlɛktɪv ˈdɪɡnɪti/]
noun phrasefemininepl: collective dignities / dignidades coletivas
dignidade coletiva
1. The inherent worth, respect, and honor belonging to a group, community, or nation as a whole, rather than to individuals
The protest was about preserving the collective dignity of the indigenous population.
O protesto era sobre preservar a dignidade coletiva da população indígena.
2. The shared sense of self-respect and social standing maintained by members of a group
International recognition helped restore the nation's collective dignity after years of conflict.
O reconhecimento internacional ajudou a restaurar a dignidade coletiva da nação após anos de conflito.
3. The principle that groups have the right to be treated with respect and not subjected to humiliation or discrimination
Defending collective dignity means standing against systemic oppression of marginalized communities.
Defender a dignidade coletiva significa se opor à opressão sistemática de comunidades marginalizadas.
In Brazilian and Portuguese cultures, 'dignidade coletiva' is particularly significant in discussions about indigenous rights, racial justice, and national identity. The concept is central to social movements and human rights discourse, emphasizing that groups—whether by ethnicity, nationality, or social class—deserve respect as unified entities. In the USA, this term appears frequently in civil rights movements and discussions of community empowerment.
NYC Slang
group respect / community honor
Related Idioms & Phrases
stand up for collective dignity
restore collective dignity
preserve collective dignity
undermine collective dignity
fight for the collective dignity of a people
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