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private community

[/ˈpraɪvət kəˈmjuːnəti/]
nounpl: private communities
comunidade privada
1. A residential area or neighborhood with restricted access, typically gated or walled, where entry is limited to residents and authorized visitors
They moved into a private community with 24-hour security and amenities.
Eles se mudaram para uma comunidade privada com segurança 24 horas e comodidades.
2. An exclusive group or organization with membership restrictions and controlled access
The private community of yacht club members maintains strict entry requirements.
A comunidade privada de membros do clube de iate mantém requisitos rigorosos de entrada.
NYC Slang
gated community / exclusive neighborhood - common real estate terminology
Synonyms
gated communityexclusive communityclosed communityresidential enclavesecure neighborhood
Antonyms
public communityopen communityunrestricted neighborhood

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comunidade privada / condomínio fechado
Most common usage in urban residential areas
São Paulo
condomínio fechado / comunidade fechada
Frequently used in metropolitan areas
Rio de Janeiro
comunidade privada / condomínio de luxo
Often refers to upscale residential areas
Portugal
comunidade privada / bairro fechado
Less common than in Brazil; typically refers to gated neighborhoods

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind the gates
exclusive access
restricted entry
members only
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