noun pl. communities -·ties

1. 1. all the people living in a particular district, city, etc.
   2. the district, city, etc. where they live
2. 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
3. a group of nations loosely or closely associated because of common traditions or for political or economic advantage
4. society in general; the public
5. ownership or participation in common community of goods
6. similarity; likeness community of tastes
7. 1. the condition of living with others
   2. friendly association; fellowship
8. Ecol. biocenosis

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