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community-supported

[kəˈmjuːnɪti səˈpɔːrtɪd]
adjective
apoiado pela comunidade
1. Describing a business model or initiative funded, organized, or sustained by members of a community rather than by corporate or government entities
Community-supported agriculture allows local farmers to sell directly to consumers
A agricultura apoiada pela comunidade permite que agricultores locais vendam diretamente aos consumidores
2. Supported through direct participation and financial contribution from community members
The community-supported theater project relies on local donations and volunteer work
O projeto de teatro apoiado pela comunidade depende de doações locais e trabalho voluntário
Synonyms
community-basedgrassrootslocally-supportedcommunity-driven
Antonyms
corporate-backedgovernment-fundedcommercially-driven

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoiado pela comunidade
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
apoiado pela comunidade; sustentado comunitariamente
Both terms are commonly used in urban contexts
Portugal
apoiado pela comunidade; sustentado pela comunidade
More formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

grassroots movement
community-driven initiative
locally-sourced and community-supported
CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)
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