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informal association

[ɪnˈfɔːrməl əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən]
nounpl: informal associations
associação informal
1. A group or organization formed without official structure, legal registration, or formal procedures
The neighborhood residents formed an informal association to discuss local issues.
Os moradores do bairro formaram uma associação informal para discutir questões locais.
2. A connection or relationship between people or entities that is not officially established or recognized
Their informal association began through mutual friends at university.
A sua associação informal começou através de amigos em comum na universidade.
Synonyms
groupcollectiveinformal groupunregistered organizationloose allianceinformal network
Antonyms
formal associationofficial organizationregistered entitylegal corporation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
associação informal
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
associação informal; grupo informal
May also use 'grupo informal' in colloquial speech
Rio de Janeiro
associação informal; turma
Sometimes informally referred to as 'turma' in casual contexts
Portugal
associação informal; agrupamento informal
Also commonly expressed as 'agrupamento informal'

Related Idioms & Phrases

to band together informally
a loose association
a casual grouping
strength in numbers
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