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Community Definition & Meaning

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

"Community" in song lyrics

See how community is used in real songs:

  • "community"
    9th Prince — Dark Room
  • "unity, neighborhood community"
    Aceyalone — I Think I Know Too Much
  • "Debate the cutesy, groupie, cupie doll community"
    Aesop Rock — Fascination

Usage tips for "community"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "community" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for community to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does community mean?
a group of people living in a particular local area; "the team is drawn from all parts of the community" common ownership; "they shared a community of possessions" a group of nations having common interests; "they hoped to join the NATO community" agreement as to goals; "the preachers and the bootleggers found they had a community of interests" a district where people live
What part of speech is community?
Community is a noun.
How many definitions does community have?
Community has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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