communalism
[/ˈkɒmjuːnəlɪzəm/]
nounmasculinepl: communalisms
comunalismo
1. A political or social system based on collective ownership and control of property, with emphasis on community welfare over individual interests
The village practiced communalism, sharing all resources equally among its members.
A aldeia praticava o comunalismo, compartilhando todos os recursos igualmente entre seus membros.
2. The principle of organizing society around communes or communities with shared responsibilities and benefits
Communalism was central to their utopian vision of society.
O comunalismo era central à sua visão utópica da sociedade.
3. In South Asian contexts, a political ideology emphasizing religious or ethnic identity as the primary organizing principle of society
Communalism has been a divisive force in Indian politics.
O comunalismo tem sido uma força divisiva na política indiana.
In Brazil, communalism is discussed primarily in academic contexts relating to utopian movements and indigenous cultures. In India and South Asia, communalism carries significant political weight and often refers to religious or ethnic sectarianism, which is a more loaded term in that context than in Western academic discussions of collective ownership systems.
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