collective groups
[kəˈlɛktɪv ɡruːps]
nounpl: collective groups
grupos coletivos
1. A number of people or things gathered or considered together; assemblies united by a common purpose, interest, or characteristic
The collective groups of workers organized a strike to demand better working conditions.
Os grupos coletivos de trabalhadores organizaram uma greve para exigir melhores condições de trabalho.
2. Organizations or communities functioning as a unified body with shared goals and responsibilities
Several collective groups collaborated on the environmental conservation project.
Vários grupos coletivos colaboraram no projeto de conservação ambiental.
3. In sociology, associations of individuals bound by common interests, identity, or objectives
Collective groups in urban areas often form communities around shared values.
Grupos coletivos em áreas urbanas frequentemente formam comunidades em torno de valores compartilhados.
In Brazil, 'grupos coletivos' and the shortened term 'coletivos' are particularly significant in social movements, activism, and community organizing, especially in urban contexts. The term carries connotations of solidarity and collaborative action. In the USA, 'collective groups' is used more formally in academic and organizational contexts, while informal terms like 'crews' or 'collectives' may be preferred in grassroots movements.
NYC Slang
crews, collectives, groups, posse (informal)
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