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Sozialraum

social space, community space

noun zo-TSEE-ahl-rowm Rare
People & Society Community

Also means

welfare catchment area

Usage Note

Sozialraum has two main uses: (1) in social work it denotes the living environment of a target group within a district; (2) in a building, a staff room or communal break room. Context usually makes the meaning clear.

Examples

"Die Sozialarbeit ist auf den Sozialraum ausgerichtet und bindet die Bewohner ein."

Natural Translation

The social work is oriented towards the community space and involves the residents.

Literal Translation

The social work is oriented to the social space and incorporates the residents.

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