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setor social

[SEH-tor soh-see-AHL]
nounmasculinepl: setores sociais
social sector
1. The part of the economy and society composed of non-profit organizations, charities, NGOs, and civil society groups that work on social welfare, community development, and public good initiatives
The social sector plays a crucial role in addressing poverty and inequality.
O setor social desempenha um papel crucial no combate à pobreza e à desigualdade.
2. Organizations and institutions that focus on social services, education, health, and community support outside of government and for-profit business
Many NGOs operate within the social sector to provide educational programs.
Muitas ONGs atuam no setor social para fornecer programas educacionais.
Synonyms
terceiro setorsetor não-governamentalorganizações sem fins lucrativoseconomia solidária
Antonyms
setor privadosetor públicosetor comercial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
setor social
Most common term in Brazil for non-profit and civil society organizations
São Paulo
terceiro setor
Alternative commonly used term emphasizing the sector distinct from public and private
Portugal
setor social
Used similarly to Brazil; also 'economia social' is popular

Related Idioms & Phrases

trabalhar no setor social (to work in the social sector)
investimento no setor social (investment in the social sector)
política de setor social (social sector policy)
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