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questioning society

[ˈkwɛs.tʃən.ɪŋ səˈsaɪ.ə.ti]
noun phrasepl: questioning societies
sociedade questionadora
1. A society characterized by critical examination, skepticism, and the challenging of established norms, values, and institutions
A questioning society encourages citizens to think critically about government policies.
Uma sociedade questionadora incentiva os cidadãos a pensarem criticamente sobre as políticas governamentais.
2. A social group that values inquiry, debate, and the examination of conventional wisdom
In a questioning society, innovation thrives because people are not afraid to ask 'why'.
Numa sociedade questionadora, a inovação prospera porque as pessoas não têm medo de perguntar 'por quê'.
Synonyms
critical societyskeptical societyinquisitive societythinking society
Antonyms
conformist societyuncritical societydogmatic societysubmissive society

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sociedade questionadora
standard usage
São Paulo
sociedade crítica
common alternative emphasis on critical thinking
Rio de Janeiro
sociedade de questionamento
alternative phrasing
Portugal
sociedade questionadora
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

challenge the status quo
think outside the box
ask hard questions
keep authorities accountable
freedom of inquiry
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