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community issues

[/kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈɪʃuːz/]
noun
questões comunitárias
1. Problems, concerns, or matters affecting a group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests
The town hall meeting focused on community issues such as crime and education.
A assembleia municipal focou em questões comunitárias como crime e educação.
2. Social, economic, or political challenges that require collective action or discussion
Local politicians are addressing community issues including affordable housing and public transportation.
Os políticos locais estão abordando questões comunitárias incluindo habitação acessível e transporte público.
Synonyms
local concernspublic mattersneighborhood problemssocial issuescivic matters
Antonyms
private mattersindividual concerns

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
questões comunitárias
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
problemas da comunidade
Common informal expression
São Paulo
demandas comunitárias
More formal, often used in official contexts
Portugal
questões da comunidade
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

grassroots issues
matters of public concern
neighborhood challenges
civic responsibility
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