Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mutirão

noun
/mu.tɪˈɾɐ̃w/
Definition
A collective effort or workgroup, often organized to achieve a common goal, typically in a community context.
Examples
  • The residents organized a mutirão to clean the local park.
  • During the mutirão, everyone contributed their time and resources to help rebuild the community center.
  • We had a successful mutirão last weekend that brought together volunteers from all over the neighborhood.
Meaning
The word ‘mutirão’ refers to a collaborative initiative where individuals come together to work on a specific project or task, especially in rural or community settings.
Synonyms
  • collective effort
  • collaboration
  • community service
  • joint action