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holistic development

[həˈlɪstɪk dɪˈveləpmənt]
noun
desenvolvimento holístico
1. A comprehensive approach to personal or organizational growth that addresses physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects simultaneously rather than focusing on isolated areas
The school emphasizes holistic development by combining academic studies with sports, arts, and counseling services.
A escola enfatiza o desenvolvimento holístico ao combinar estudos acadêmicos com esportes, artes e serviços de aconselhamento.
2. An educational or developmental philosophy that seeks to nurture the whole person
Holistic development in early childhood education includes cognitive, physical, and emotional learning.
O desenvolvimento holístico na educação infantil inclui aprendizado cognitivo, físico e emocional.
Synonyms
comprehensive developmentintegrated developmentwhole-person developmentdesenvolvimento integraldesenvolvimento abrangente
Antonyms
partial developmentfragmented developmentspecialized developmentdesenvolvimento fragmentadodesenvolvimento parcial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolvimento holístico
Standard usage in educational and professional contexts
São Paulo
desenvolvimento holístico
Commonly used in corporate and educational settings
Portugal
desenvolvimento holístico
Used in educational policy and wellness contexts; may also use 'desenvolvimento integral'

Related Idioms & Phrases

developing the whole person
nurturing mind, body, and spirit
integrated growth approach
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