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communitarian

[kəˈmjuːnɪˈtɛːriən]
adjective/nounpl: communitarians (noun)
comunitário/comunitarista
1. Relating to or emphasizing the welfare and interests of a community as a whole rather than individuals
The communitarian approach prioritizes collective well-being over individual rights.
A abordagem comunitária prioriza o bem-estar coletivo sobre os direitos individuais.
2. A person who advocates for communitarian principles or belongs to a communitarian movement
She is a communitarian who believes in shared responsibility for the community.
Ela é uma comunitarista que acredita na responsabilidade compartilhada pela comunidade.
3. A member of a communal society or intentional community
The communitarians on the farm shared all resources equally.
Os membros da comunidade na fazenda compartilhavam todos os recursos igualmente.
Synonyms
community-orientedcollectivecollective-mindedcommunal
Antonyms
individualisticindividualself-centeredegocentric

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comunitário/comunitarista
Standard usage in academic and social contexts
São Paulo
comunitário
Commonly used in social work and community development discussions
Portugal
comunitário
Used in European Union policy contexts and social philosophy

Related Idioms & Phrases

for the common good
collective responsibility
community-centered values
shared interests
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