facilitate-social-cohesion
/fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt səʊʃl kəʊˈhiːʒən/ IELTSAcademic
phrase
To make it easier for people or groups to live, work, or act together in harmony. It is often used in formal writing about society, schools, workplaces, or communities.
- Community events can facilitate social cohesion.
- Good policies help facilitate social cohesion.
- Shared spaces may facilitate social cohesion.
Adinary Nuance
Facilitate social cohesion is more formal than saying 'bring people together' or 'build unity'. It is often used in academic, government, and policy contexts. Writers choose it when they want a serious, social-science tone. It sounds less personal than 'friendship' or 'togetherness'.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- tăng gắn kết xã hội
- Spanish
- fomentar la cohesión social
- Chinese
- 促进社会凝聚力
- Japanese
- 社会的結束を促進する
- Korean
- 사회적 결속을 촉진하다
Etymology
This phrase combines Latin-root 'facilitate' from the 17th century with 'social cohesion', a modern social-science phrase. It became common in academic and policy writing about communities and society.
Common phrases
facilitate social cohesionhelp facilitate social cohesionpolicies that facilitate social cohesion
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Frequently asked questions
- Is 'facilitate social cohesion' a formal phrase?
- Yes. It is mainly used in academic, policy, and formal writing.
- Can I say 'promote social cohesion' instead?
- Yes. 'Promote' is often more natural and simpler in everyday English.
- What is the difference between 'social cohesion' and 'unity'?
- 'Social cohesion' is more formal and focused on groups staying connected.
- Is this phrase common in IELTS writing?
- Yes. It fits Task 2 essays and other formal responses.