citizen participation
/sɪtɪzən pɑrˈtɪsɪpəʃən/ · cit iz en par ti ci pa tion
noun
- The act of citizens actively engaging in the decision-making process of their community, government, or organization. The city council encouraged citizen participation through public hearings and online forums.
- A level of involvement or contribution from citizens in the governance or management of a community or organization. The new policy aimed to increase citizen participation in local planning decisions.
Synonyms
community engagementpublic involvementcivic activismgrassroots participationdemocratic participationpublic participationcommunity involvementcitizen engagement
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of citizen participation has been influential in the development of participatory democracy, a form of governance that emphasizes the active involvement of citizens in decision-making processes.