new community

[ˈnjuː kəˈmjuːnəti]
nounpl: new communities
nova comunidade
1. A recently established group of people living or working together in a shared location, often with common interests, values, or goals
The new community center serves as a gathering place for local residents.
O novo centro comunitário serve como ponto de encontro para os moradores locais.
2. A newly developed residential area or neighborhood
They moved to a new community on the outskirts of the city.
Eles se mudaram para uma nova comunidade na periferia da cidade.
3. A recently formed group with shared online or social interests
The new community of environmental activists organized a cleanup event.
A nova comunidade de ativistas ambientais organizou um evento de limpeza.
In Brazil, 'nova comunidade' often carries social significance, frequently referring to emerging neighborhoods in urban areas. In the USA, it commonly describes planned residential developments and suburban expansions. The term reflects how communities form around shared geography, interests, or socioeconomic circumstances.
NYC Slang
new hood; new spot
Synonyms / Sinônimos
new neighborhoodnew settlementnewly formed groupemerging community
Antonyms / Antônimos
established communityold neighborhoodlongtime community

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nova comunidade
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
nova comunidade / comunidade nova
Often refers to recently urbanized favelas or emerging neighborhoods
São Paulo
novo bairro / nova comunidade
Frequently used for new residential developments and condomínios
Portugal
nova comunidade / nova localidade
Less common; Portuguese prefer 'novo bairro' or 'novo núcleo populacional'

Related Words

community centerneighborhoodresidential areasocial groupdevelopment

Related Idioms & Phrases

building community from the ground up
sense of community
community spirit
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