community

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

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ or /k(ə)ˈmjunəɾi/

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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.
   • Synonyms: group and public

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

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

Related words

• commune
• communitarian

See also

• neighborhood
• suburb
• town