Definition

1. Noun:
   • A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common: A "community" is a social unit of people who share common values, live in the same area, or have a shared identity or interest.
   • A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals: "Community" can also refer to the sense of unity and belonging among a group.
   • (Ecology) A group of interdependent organisms of different species growing or living together in a specified habitat: In biology, a "community" is an interacting group of various species in a common location.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The local community organized a clean-up day for the park. (The people living in the area worked together on a shared project.)
  • There is a strong sense of community in our neighborhood. (People in our area feel connected and supportive of one another.)
  • She works for the welfare of the community. (Her job benefits all the people in the local society.)
  • The scientific community was excited by the new discovery. (The global group of scientists shared interest in the finding.)

Advanced Usage

• "Community of interest": A group of people connected by a shared concern or goal.
  • The two rival companies found a community of interest in opposing the new regulation.
• "The international community": A term often used to refer to the collective body of nations and global organizations.
  • The international community condemned the act of aggression.

Variants and Related Words

• Communal (adj): Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
  • The apartment building has a communal garden.
• Community center (n): A place where people from a particular area can meet for social, educational, or recreational activities.
• Community service (n): Voluntary work intended to help people in a particular area, often performed as a legal penalty.

Synonyms

• Society: The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
• Population: All the inhabitants of a particular area.
• Fellowship: A friendly association, especially with people who share one's interests.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: "Community" is primarily a noun and does not commonly form phrasal verbs. The related phrases are typically noun phrases.) - Sense of community: The feeling of belonging and connection within a group. - The festival helps build a sense of community.

Related Idioms

• Community spirit: A feeling of belonging and willingness to help other people in the community.
  • The way everyone volunteered showed great community spirit.
• Pillar of the community: A person who is a particularly active, respected, and influential member of a community.
  • After decades of charity work, she is considered a pillar of the community.

Noun

1. (ecology) a group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other
2. a district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences
3. agreement as to goals
   • the preachers and the bootleggers found they had a community of interests
4. a group of nations having common interests
   • they hoped to join the NATO community
5. common ownership
   • they shared a community of possessions
6. a group of people living in a particular local area
   • the team is drawn from all parts of the community