community

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community is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Related words and phrases 2.3 See also

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ or /k(ə)ˈmjunəɾi/
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[change] Noun

Singular community

Plural communities

1. A community is a group of people living in the same area and having a similar background or similar interests.

   Most Libyan policemen were members of the community where they worked.

   Within the business community, most people believe that taxes are too high.

[change] Synonyms

• group

[change] Related words and phrases

• commune
• communitarian

[change] See also

• neighborhood
• suburb
• town