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associazionismo

associationism

noun as-soh-chah-tsyoh-NEEZ-moh Rare

Also means

culture of voluntary associations

Usage Note

Associazionismo refers to the social phenomenon and culture of forming voluntary associations, clubs, or civic organisations. In Italian civil society discourse it denotes the sector of non-profit, volunteer, and third-sector bodies. The adjective is associazionistico. It is distinct from associazione (a single association) and carries a broader sociological meaning.

Examples

"Il governo promuove l'associazionismo nel terzo settore."

Natural Translation

The government promotes voluntary associations in the third sector.

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