Meaning & use

community

noun·Everyday

A group of people who live in the same area or who share common interests, background, or identity.

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The local community came together to rebuild the playground after the storm.

She found a supportive community of writers who met online every week.

A note on using this word

Community can refer to a physical neighborhood or to a group connected by shared interests rather than location, as in 'the scientific community.'

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