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collective issues

[/kəˈlɛktɪv ˈɪʃuːz/]
noun
questões coletivas
1. Problems, concerns, or matters that affect or involve a group of people rather than individuals
The union addressed collective issues such as wages and working conditions.
O sindicato abordou questões coletivas como salários e condições de trabalho.
2. Shared problems or challenges that require group action or decision-making
Climate change is one of the most pressing collective issues of our time.
Mudanças climáticas é uma das questões coletivas mais urgentes de nossa época.
3. Social or political matters that affect communities as a whole
Healthcare and education are collective issues that require government intervention.
Saúde e educação são questões coletivas que requerem intervenção governamental.
Synonyms
group concernsshared problemscommunity issuespublic issuessocial concerns
Antonyms
individual issuespersonal mattersprivate concerns

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
questões coletivas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
questões coletivas
Common in labor union and political discourse
Rio de Janeiro
questões coletivas
Used in social and community contexts
Portugal
questões coletivas
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

matters of public concern
issues affecting the community
group problems
shared challenges
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