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foster community

[/ˈfɔːstər kəˈmjuːnɪti/]
verb/noun phrase
promover a comunidade; fomentar a comunidade
1. To encourage the development and growth of a sense of belonging and mutual support among members of a community
The organization works to foster community through local events and programs.
A organização trabalha para fomentar a comunidade através de eventos e programas locais.
2. To create an environment where people feel connected and valued
Teachers foster community in their classrooms by promoting collaboration.
Os professores fomentam a comunidade em suas salas de aula promovendo a colaboração.
Synonyms
build communitystrengthen communitycultivate communitydevelop community spiritpromote togetherness
Antonyms
divide communityisolateweaken community bondsundermine community

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fomentar a comunidade
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
promover a comunidade
slightly more formal variant
Portugal
fomentar a comunidade; promover o espírito comunitário
European Portuguese may emphasize 'espírito comunitário'

Related Idioms & Phrases

build bridges
bring people together
create a sense of belonging
strengthen social bonds
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