disparate groups
[dɪˈspærət ɡruːps]
noun phrasepl: disparate groups
grupos disparos / grupos heterogêneos
1. Groups that are fundamentally different in kind; lacking common ground or similarity
The conference brought together disparate groups from academia, business, and government.
A conferência reuniu grupos disparos da academia, negócios e governo.
2. Collections of people or things that are unrelated or cannot be easily compared
The study analyzed disparate groups including teenagers, seniors, and middle-aged adults.
O estudo analisou grupos disparos incluindo adolescentes, idosos e adultos de meia-idade.
3. Social or demographic divisions with distinct characteristics and little overlap
Disparate groups within the organization had conflicting priorities.
Grupos disparos dentro da organização tinham prioridades conflitantes.
In Brazilian Portuguese academic and business contexts, 'grupos disparos' and 'grupos heterogêneos' are used to describe diversity initiatives and inclusive projects. In the USA, the phrase frequently appears in political discourse regarding coalitions and voting blocs. The term emphasizes difference and distinction rather than unity.
NYC Slang
mixed bag (informal equivalent)
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