community involvement

[/kəˈmjuːnɪti ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/]
noun phrase
envolvimento comunitário
1. The active participation and engagement of community members in local activities, decision-making processes, or social initiatives
Community involvement in the school project led to its successful completion.
O envolvimento comunitário no projeto da escola levou ao seu sucesso.
2. The degree to which individuals or groups contribute to collective efforts aimed at improving their neighborhood or society
High community involvement is essential for sustainable urban development.
O alto envolvimento comunitário é essencial para o desenvolvimento urbano sustentável.
3. Organizational commitment to supporting local communities through programs, volunteering, and social responsibility
The company increased its community involvement through charitable donations and volunteer initiatives.
A empresa aumentou seu envolvimento comunitário através de doações beneficentes e iniciativas de voluntariado.
In Brazil, community involvement (envolvimento comunitário) is deeply connected to social movements and neighborhood associations (associações de moradores). In the USA, it emphasizes civic duty and corporate social responsibility. Both cultures value voluntary participation, though motivations may differ—Brazilian communities often organize around specific local needs, while American contexts frequently emphasize institutional support and corporate partnerships.
NYC Slang
community activation
Synonyms / Sinônimos
community participationcommunity engagementcivic participationsocial engagementlocal involvement
Antonyms / Antônimos
community apathysocial disengagementisolationwithdrawal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
envolvimento comunitário
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
participação comunitária
Slightly more common alternative
São Paulo
engajamento comunitário
Corporate/formal contexts prefer this term
Portugal
envolvimento da comunidade
Often uses definite article; slightly different word order

Related Words

community servicevolunteeringcivic dutysocial responsibilitygrassroots movement

Related Idioms & Phrases

boots on the ground
grassroots effort
putting back into the community
rolling up your sleeves
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