designated group
[/ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd ɡruːp/]
nounpl: designated groups
grupo designado
1. A specific collection of individuals or entities formally identified or selected for a particular purpose, program, or classification
The designated group for the scholarship program includes first-generation college students.
O grupo designado para o programa de bolsa inclui estudantes de primeira geração.
2. In affirmative action contexts, a category of people identified as historically disadvantaged or underrepresented
Designated groups in hiring practices may include minorities and women.
Grupos designados nas práticas de contratação podem incluir minorias e mulheres.
3. A formally established segment of population selected for specific legal protections, benefits, or regulatory purposes
The designated group received additional funding for community development.
O grupo designado recebeu financiamento adicional para desenvolvimento comunitário.
This term is particularly significant in both American and Brazilian contexts related to affirmative action policies and diversity initiatives. In the USA, 'designated groups' often refer to historically marginalized communities including racial minorities, women, and people with disabilities. In Brazil, the term relates to policies of racial and social inclusion, particularly in higher education and public sector hiring. The term carries legal and administrative weight in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fall into a designated group
belong to a designated group
be part of a designated group
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