community — a group of people living in the same place or having particular characteristics in common
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of people living in the same place or having particular characteristics in common
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈmjuːnəti/
Example Sentences
- The gaming community was outraged when their favorite character was removed from the game.
- She found a supportive community of fellow entrepreneurs online.
- The international community responded quickly to the natural disaster.
community
NOUN[/kəˈmjuːnəti/]
a group of people living in the same place or having particular characteristics in common
The community came together overnight after the fire destroyed the family’s home.
The community survived because common struggles created real unity.
The community rebuilt the flooded town through unity, shared work, and responsibility.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'communitas', formed by combining 'com-' (together) and 'munus' (duty, obligation). It originally denoted a group bound by shared duties and responsibilities, eventually evolving to mean a body of people living in the same place or united by common interests.
Breakdown
com- (together) + munis (duty, obligation) + -ity (state, condition). The Latin root 'munis' relates to the shared burden of civic duties that binds community members.
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📝Examples
“The gaming community was outraged when their favorite character was removed from the game.”
“She found a supportive community of fellow entrepreneurs online.”
“The international community responded quickly to the natural disaster.”
“My grandmother knows everyone in our small community - she's basically the neighborhood Google.”
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