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community-based

[kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈbeɪst]
adjective
baseado na comunidade
1. Organized, developed, or managed by members of a local community rather than by external authorities or institutions
The organization runs community-based healthcare programs in rural areas.
A organização executa programas de saúde baseados na comunidade em áreas rurais.
2. Focused on addressing the needs and priorities of a specific community through local participation and resources
Community-based tourism initiatives help preserve local culture.
As iniciativas de turismo baseadas na comunidade ajudam a preservar a cultura local.
Synonyms
locally-basedgrassrootscommunity-orientedcommunity-drivenlocal
Antonyms
centralizedtop-downexternalinstitutional

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
baseado na comunidade
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comunitário
Shortened form commonly used in social programs
São Paulo
baseado na comunidade
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
baseado na comunidade
Similar usage to Brazil, though 'comunitário' also acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

grassroots movement
from the ground up
local empowerment
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