community

com·mu·nity (kə myo̵̅o̅′nə tē)

noun pl. -·ties

1. all the people living in a particular district, city, etc.
2. the district, city, etc. where they live
a group of people forming a smaller social unit within a larger one, and sharing common interests, work, identity, location, etc. a college community, the labor community
a group of nations loosely or closely associated because of common traditions or for political or economic advantage
society in general; the public
ownership or participation in common community of goods
similarity; likeness community of tastes
1. the condition of living with others
2. friendly association; fellowship
Ecol. biocenosis

Etymology: ME & OFr communite < L communitas, community, fellowship < communis, common

modif.

Society
the public, the people, the nation, citizenry, inhabitants, cultural group, ethnic group, occupational group, social unit, fellowship, alliance; see also association 1, population, society 2.
A locality
neighborhood, district, locale, center; see area 2, city, neighborhood, town 1, village.
Similarity
likeness, sameness, identity; see agreement 2, similarity.

A group of people living together or in the same locality or who share interests or a sense of identity.
The area, district, locality, neighborhood, or vicinity where a group of people lives.

A married couple in a community property state.

Converse of object

deprive: Now, it is deprived communities, traditionally supporters of the left, who are demanding reform.
serve: This is a trait that has served the software community well.
empower: Sustainable communities: empowering communities to develop their independence and autonomy whilst making and maintaining links to the wider society.
base: CODAC recruits, trains and support community based volunteers to work in the community with disadvantaged groups and individuals.

Adjective modifier

local: Thanks to Beverley, her local community can continue to have direct access to Norfolk Police.
rural: Based above all on trusting rural communities to have far more say in deciding their own futures.
ethnic: November 2005 - January 2006 We Were There For 200 years people from ethnic minority communities have fought for Britain all over the world.
international: The circle diagram has had a dramatic impact on the international plant research community.
wide: Industry standards were then developed to meet the needs of wider communities of interest.
sustainable: To help residents lead healthy lives in safe and sustainable communities.

Modifies a noun

involvement: The new planning system places greater emphasis on community involvement.
group: Win £ 1000 of Tesco vouchers Tell us why a local community group deserves to win £ 1000 in shopping vouchers.
sector: The voluntary and community sector tends to work with the community at the grass roots.
safety: For one pilot boro the impression is that the LAA has had little or no impact on community safety funding or on crime reduction.
organization: Community Councils are made up of a combination of people elected from the local community, along with representatives of local community organizations.
pharmacy: Pharmacy: Guidance on how to apply the NHS Identity to community pharmacies.

Noun used with modifier

minority: November 2005 - January 2006 We Were There For 200 years people from ethnic minority communities have fought for Britain all over the world.
farming: And poems by you growing up farming community in.
faith: New film highlights how faith communities can support people with learning disabilities April 2006.
refugee: On this evidence he expressed serious concern that access to combination therapy is likely to be very low among refugee communities.

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