communalist
[/ˈkɒmjuːnəlɪst/]
nounpl: communalists
comunalista
1. A person who advocates for communalism, a political or social philosophy emphasizing community ownership, shared resources, and collective decision-making
The communalist movement gained traction in the 1960s among those seeking alternative ways of living.
O movimento comunalista ganhou força nos anos 1960 entre aqueles que buscavam formas alternativas de viver.
2. An adherent of a system of government based on communes or autonomous communities
Communalists believe that local communities should have autonomy over their own affairs.
Os comunalistas acreditam que as comunidades locais devem ter autonomia sobre seus próprios assuntos.
3. In South Asian contexts, a person who emphasizes communal identity based on religion or ethnicity
The rise of communalists in the region has created tension between different religious groups.
A ascensão de comunalistas na região criou tensão entre diferentes grupos religiosos.
The term 'communalist' carries different connotations depending on context. In Western discourse, it often refers to intentional communities or cooperative living arrangements from the counterculture era. In South Asian contexts, particularly India, 'communalism' and 'communalists' often refer to religious or ethnic particularism and can carry negative implications related to communal violence or discrimination. In Brazil and Portugal, the term is primarily used in political discussions about community-based governance and collective ownership models.
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