international aid

[/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl eɪd/]
noun
ajuda internacional
1. Financial, technical, or humanitarian assistance provided by one country or international organization to another country, typically to support development, disaster relief, or humanitarian purposes
The United Nations coordinated international aid after the earthquake devastated the region.
As Nações Unidas coordenaram a ajuda internacional após o terremoto devastar a região.
2. Resources, expertise, or goods given by developed nations to developing nations to alleviate poverty, disease, or other challenges
International aid has helped many African countries improve their healthcare systems.
A ajuda internacional tem ajudado muitos países africanos a melhorar seus sistemas de saúde.
In Brazil, international aid is a significant topic in political discourse, as the country both receives and provides aid to other nations, particularly in Latin America and Africa. The term 'cooperação internacional' is often preferred in governmental and academic contexts, emphasizing mutual benefit rather than one-sided assistance. In the USA, international aid is a major component of foreign policy and national security strategy, though it remains a subject of political debate regarding budgetary allocation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
foreign aiddevelopment assistancehumanitarian aidbilateral aidmultilateral aid
Antonyms / Antônimos
economic embargosanctionstrade restrictions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda internacional
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
cooperação internacional
Often used interchangeably in business and government contexts
Rio de Janeiro
auxílio internacional
Alternative term, sometimes used in formal contexts
Portugal
ajuda internacional
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also uses 'cooperação para o desenvolvimento'

Related Words

humanitarian reliefforeign policydevelopment programstechnical assistanceemergency reliefdonor country

Related Idioms & Phrases

extend international aid
receive international aid
coordinate international aid efforts
channel international aid
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