community problem
[kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprɒbləm]
nounpl: community problems
problema comunitário
1. An issue or difficulty that affects a group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests
Lack of affordable housing is a major community problem in urban areas.
A falta de moradia acessível é um importante problema comunitário nas áreas urbanas.
2. A social, environmental, or economic challenge that requires collective action to resolve
The neighborhood addressed the community problem of street violence through awareness campaigns.
O bairro abordou o problema comunitário da violência nas ruas através de campanhas de conscientização.
In Brazilian culture, community problems are often addressed through collective action and community organizations (ONGs). In the USA, community problems are typically linked to civic engagement and town meetings. The term emphasizes shared responsibility and collaborative solutions in both contexts.
NYC Slang
neighborhood beef; hood issue
Related Idioms & Phrases
tackle a community problem
address community problems
community problems run deep
grass-roots community problem
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