scattered group
[/ˈskætərd ɡruːp/]
noun phrasepl: scattered groups
grupo disperso
1. A collection of people or things that are spread out over a wide area rather than being closely gathered together
The scattered group of protesters gathered in different parts of the city.
O grupo disperso de manifestantes se reuniu em diferentes partes da cidade.
2. People or objects that are separated or distributed irregularly without forming a cohesive cluster
We found a scattered group of hikers along the mountain trail.
Encontramos um grupo disperso de caminhantes ao longo da trilha da montanha.
3. A disorganized or loosely connected collection lacking central coordination
The scattered group of volunteers worked independently on various community projects.
O grupo disperso de voluntários trabalhava independentemente em vários projetos comunitários.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'scattered group' often implies a lack of organization or coordination. In urban planning and social contexts in Brazil, this term is frequently used to describe informal settlements, protest movements, or community organizing efforts that lack centralized leadership.
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