organic communities
[/ɔrˈɡænɪk kəˈmjuːnɪtiz/]
nounpl: organic communities
comunidades orgânicas
1. Communities that develop naturally over time through shared values, traditions, and social bonds rather than being artificially created or imposed
Organic communities form when neighbors share common interests and historical experiences.
Comunidades orgânicas se formam quando vizinhos compartilham interesses comuns e experiências históricas.
2. In sociology, groups bound together by genuine social relationships and cultural continuity
The village maintained its organic community structure despite modernization pressures.
A aldeia manteve sua estrutura de comunidade orgânica apesar das pressões da modernização.
3. Social groups characterized by natural interconnectedness and informal social bonds
Social media has disrupted traditional organic communities that once thrived in neighborhoods.
As mídias sociais perturbaram comunidades orgânicas tradicionais que antes floresciam nos bairros.
The concept of organic communities is significant in both Brazilian and American sociology, often contrasted with modern, fragmented urban societies. In Brazil, this term frequently references quilombos, rural settlements, and favela communities that develop their own internal social structures. In the USA, it's commonly invoked in discussions about neighborhood decline and the loss of traditional civic institutions.
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