Portuguese · Culture & Society
Comunidade
[/komuniˈdadʒi/]
Community
Intermediatenoun · f
Definition
A group of people living together in the same place or sharing common characteristics.
Grupo de pessoas que vivem juntas no mesmo lugar ou compartilham características comuns.
Example
A comunidade se mobilizou para ajudar as vítimas.
The community mobilized to help the victims.
Etymology
'Comunidade' originates from the Latin 'communitas', which means fellowship or group sharing common interests, reflecting social structures throughout history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Comunidade' is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to discuss social groups, neighborhoods, or cultural identities. It is frequently found in sociological and public discussions.