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Community: Definition, Usage & Key Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：neighborhood (community)
community
/kəˈmjuːnəti/
n.
A group of people who live in the same area, like a neighborhood where everyone knows each other.
neighborhood
➕
/nábor(h)ùd/
n.
A group of people living together in one place, often with shared local facilities and interactions.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'communis' (common, public, shared) + the suffix '-ity' (state or condition).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a 'commune' plus 'unity'. It's a group sharing common life and unity.
📖 Example
Our community holds a monthly market where local farmers sell fresh vegetables and homemade crafts.
Our neighborhood holds a monthly market where local farmers sell fresh vegetables and homemade crafts.
🔗 Collocations
community center – a building providing facilities for people in a local area
community spirit – a feeling of friendliness and cooperation among people in a community
community service – voluntary work intended to help people in the local area
🔄 Synonyms
neighborhood (n.) – A district, especially one forming a community within a town or city.
district (n.) – An area of a country or city, especially one defined for administrative purposes.
town (n.) – A built-up area with a name, defined boundaries, and local government, larger than a village.
🚫 Antonyms
isolation (n.) – The state of being alone or separated from a community.
🌱 Derivatives
communal (adj.) – Shared by or involving members of a community; for common use.
📖 Cultural Story
The word entered English via Old French 'communité', from Latin 'communitās', meaning 'joint possession' or 'common life'. Historically, it referred to a body of people with common duties or a local society. Its modern sense expanded to include any group sharing common traits or interests.
Meaning 2：group with shared interests (community)
community
/kəˈmjuːnəti/
n.
A group of people who share common interests, backgrounds, or goals, such as an online forum for fans.
group with shared interests
➕
/ɡro͞op wiT͟H SHerd 'int(ə)rəsts/
n.
A body of people who are linked by common interests, identity, profession, or other social attributes.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The online community of language learners exchanges tips and encouragement daily to help each other improve.
The online group of language learners exchanges tips and encouragement daily to help each other improve.
🔗 Collocations
international community – the countries of the world considered as a group
scientific community – the body of scientists and researchers as a whole
community of practice – a group of people who share a craft, profession, or passion
🔄 Synonyms
group (n.) – A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together.
society (n.) – The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
fellowship (n.) – A friendly association, especially with people who share one's interests.
🚫 Antonyms
individual (n.) – A single human being as distinct from a group.
🌱 Derivatives
communion (n.) – The sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially on a mental or spiritual level.
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