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)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
heterogeneous groupsdiverse groupsdissimilar groupsunrelated groupsdistinct groups
Antonyms / Antônimos
homogeneous groupssimilar groupsunified groupscohesive groups

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
grupos disparos / grupos heterogêneos
Most common usage in formal and academic contexts
Portugal
grupos díspares / grupos heterogéneos
Portuguese spelling with accent on 'heterogéneos'
São Paulo
grupos diferentes / grupos variados
More colloquial alternatives in business contexts
USA English
disparate groups
Common in academic, political, and sociological discourse

Related Words

diversityheterogeneityfragmentationcoalitiondemographic dividepluralism

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring together disparate groups
unite disparate groups
coalition of disparate groups
bridge disparate groups
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