Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sem-terra
Noun
/sem ‘tɛɾɐ/
Definition
A term used in Brazil to refer to landless individuals or groups who do not have formal ownership of land.
Examples
- The sem-terra movement has grown significantly in Brazil over the years.
- Many sem-terra families struggle to find adequate housing and livelihoods.
- The government has implemented programs to assist sem-terra communities.
Meaning
People categorized as ‘sem-terra’ are often involved in social movements advocating for land reform and access to land for agricultural purposes.
Synonyms
- Landless
- Dispossessed
- Farmers without land