Participatory: meaning, definitions and examples

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participatory

 

[ pษ‘หหˆtษชs.ษช.pษ™.tษ™r.i ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

education

Involving or characterized by participation, especially of a group of people.

Synonyms

collaborative, engaging, interactive.

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Word Description / Examples
participatory

When describing activities or processes that actively involve participants, often used in educational or community settings.

  • The workshop was very participatory, with everyone contributing their ideas
  • The new policy was designed using a participatory approach, ensuring that all stakeholders had a say
collaborative

When highlighting efforts or tasks that require teamwork and joint efforts, frequently used in professional, academic, or project-based contexts.

  • The project was a collaborative effort between several departments
  • They worked in a collaborative environment where everyone's input was valued
interactive

When referring to technology, activities, or programs that involve active participation and responses from users, participants, or audiences.

  • The museum featured several interactive exhibits that allowed visitors to learn through hands-on activities
  • They developed an interactive website with quizzes and games
engaging

When describing something that captures and holds attention or interest, often used in teaching, entertainment, or content creation contexts.

  • The teacher's lecture was very engaging, keeping the students interested throughout
  • The book was engaging from the first page to the last

Examples of usage

  • Participatory learning encourages students to actively engage in the learning process.
  • The participatory approach to education promotes collaboration and teamwork among students.
Context #2 | Adjective

government

Involving the participation of citizens in decision-making processes, especially in politics.

Synonyms

democratic, engaging, inclusive.

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participatory

A duplicated term, already explained earlier.

democratic

Refers to systems or processes that are based on the principles of democracy, where every participant has an equal say. Commonly used in political contexts, organizational governance, or any group decision-making scenarios.

  • The organization operates on a democratic basis, with all members having a vote.
  • A democratic election was held to choose the new student council president.
inclusive

Refers to practices or policies that strive to include and accommodate people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. Commonly used in social, educational, and organizational settings to promote equality and diversity.

  • The company prides itself on having an inclusive work environment.
  • They held an inclusive event that welcomed participants of all abilities.
engaging

Describes activities, content, or presentations that capture and hold people's interest and attention. Often used in educational, marketing, or entertainment contexts.

  • The teacher used engaging activities to keep the students interested.
  • Her speech was very engaging, and everyone was captivated.

Examples of usage

  • Participatory democracy emphasizes the importance of citizens' involvement in governance.
  • The government implemented participatory budgeting to involve citizens in allocating public funds.

Translations

Translations of the word "participatory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น participativo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเค—เฅ€เคฆเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช partizipatorisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ partisipatif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั‡ะฐัะฝะธั†ัŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ partycypacyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚ๅŠ ๅž‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท participatif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ participativo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katฤฑlฤฑmcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐธ์—ฌํ˜•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุงุฑูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ participativnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ participatรญvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ไธŽๅผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ participativen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรกtttรถku

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‹ััƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸtirakรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ participativo

Etymology

The word 'participatory' originated from the Latin word 'participare', which means 'to share'. The concept of participatory approaches has been widely used in various fields such as education, governance, and community development. It emphasizes the importance of involving people in decision-making processes and promoting collaboration. The term gained popularity in the late 20th century with the rise of participatory development initiatives and movements towards more inclusive decision-making practices.

See also: nonparticipation, participant, participating, participation, participative.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,375, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.