group membership

[/ɡruːp ˈmɛmbərʃɪp/]
nounpl: group memberships
filiação a um grupo
1. The state of being a member of a particular group, organization, or community
Her group membership in the professional association provided networking opportunities.
Sua filiação a um grupo na associação profissional forneceu oportunidades de networking.
2. The act of joining or the status of belonging to a collective body
Group membership requires adherence to the club's bylaws.
A filiação a um grupo requer adesão aos estatutos do clube.
3. In psychology and sociology, identification with a social group and adoption of its norms and values
Strong group membership can influence individual behavior and decision-making.
A forte filiação a um grupo pode influenciar o comportamento e a tomada de decisões individual.
In Brazil, group membership is often emphasized in social and professional contexts. Many Brazilians value community and collective identity, making group membership an important aspect of social integration. In the USA, group membership reflects individualism balanced with collective participation in professional, recreational, and civic organizations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
membershipaffiliationenrollmentparticipationbelonging
Antonyms / Antônimos
exclusionexpulsionnon-membershipwithdrawal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
filiação a um grupo
Most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
filiação em grupo
Alternative preposition usage
São Paulo
pertencimento ao grupo
More formal, emphasizing sense of belonging
Portugal
pertença ao grupo
Common European Portuguese variant

Related Words

memberorganizationcommunityassociationclub

Related Idioms & Phrases

sense of belonging
in-group bias
membership dues
card-carrying member
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