community

noun
UK: /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/
US: /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/

  1. A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

    1. Our community is very friendly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The online gaming community shares tips and strategies on various platforms. [ ] [ ]

  2. A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.

    1. We feel a sense of community here. [ ] [ ]
    2. Joining the hiking club fostered a strong sense of community among its members. [ ] [ ]

  3. A group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other.

    1. The park has a diverse plant community. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists are studying the impact of climate change on the local marine community. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fellowship association group society
community adjective

  1. Sharing, uniting, or relating to joint ownership or use.

    1. Community property laws exist. [ ] [ ]
    2. The community garden offers residents a space to grow fresh produce together. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "community" in English means: A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common., A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals., A group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other..

The phonetic transcription of "community" is /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/ in British English and /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "community": fellowship, association, group, society.

Example usage of "community": "Our community is very friendly.". More examples on the page.