community
gb/kəmjˈunɪti/ us/kəmjˈunɪti/
A2
English
~ 400
közösség, közösségi érzés, közösségi szellem, összetartozás érzése, életközösség, biocönózis, társulás
NOUN
A2
1
közösség
B1
Usage pattern:
[a/an/the] community of [people]
The local community came together to clean up the park.
A helyi közösség összefogott, hogy kitakarítsa a parkot.
She is an active member of the online photography community.
Aktív tagja az online fotós közösségnek.
There is a strong sense of community in this neighborhood.
The community supported the family after the fire.
Community leaders met to discuss safety concerns.
Learner examples
Our community has a small park.
A közösségünknek van egy kis parkja.
This is a friendly community.
Ez egy barátságos közösség.
I joined an online community for learners.
The community helped the old man.
We have a big festival in our community.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'community' with 'society'. 'Community' is smaller and more specific, while 'society' refers to the whole population or culture.
Meaning
people in same area or interest group
Collocations
local community
|online community
|community center
|community service
|tight-knit community
Synonyms
group (More general; not necessarily tied to location or shared interest.)
|
neighborhood (Usually refers specifically to a local residential area rather than shared interest.)
Antonyms
individual (Focuses on a single person rather than a collective group.)
Themes
society
|daily life
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A group of people who live near each other or have the same interests.
A group of people who live in the same place or share a particular characteristic or interest.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
a sense of community
Volunteering can help build a sense of community.
Az önkéntesség segíthet erősíteni a közösségi érzést.
There is a real community spirit in the school.
Az iskolában valódi közösségi szellem uralkodik.
Events like these strengthen our community.
Learner examples
We have a strong sense of community here.
Itt erős a közösségi érzés.
Sports can build community.
A sport erősítheti a közösségi érzést.
Helping others grows our community spirit.
Common mistake:
Some learners use 'community' here to mean only physical location, but this meaning is about feelings and relationships, not just place.
Meaning
feeling of togetherness and support
Collocations
sense of community
|build community
|community spirit
Synonyms
camaraderie (Implies friendship and trust within a group, often in smaller or more intimate settings.)
Antonyms
isolation (The state of being separated from others, lacking connection or fellowship.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
Definition
A feeling that people care about and help each other.
A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
[a/an/the] [type] community
The forest community includes many species of birds and insects.
Az erdei életközösség sok madár- és rovarfajt foglal magában.
Coral reefs are home to a diverse marine community.
A korallzátonyok változatos tengeri életközösségeknek adnak otthont.
Changes in climate can disrupt entire communities of organisms.
Learner examples
The lake has a fish community.
A tóban halakból álló életközösség található.
A forest has many plant communities.
Az erdőben sokféle növénytársulás található.
The reef is a marine community.
Meaning
ecological group in one habitat
Collocations
plant community
|animal community
|marine community
Synonyms
ecosystem (Includes both organisms and their physical environment; broader concept.)
Themes
science
|nature
Definition
Animals and plants that live together in one place and affect each other.
In ecology, a group of different species living together in one habitat and interacting with each other.
Grammar
Dictionary form
community
IPA
GB/kəmjˈunɪti/
US/kəmjˈunɪti/
Syllables & stress
com - munity (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (munity)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: community
- Plural: communities, community
Word family
Forms
communities
noun
Core family
communal
adjective B2
Related words
commune
noun
Advanced or less common
communally
adverb
Expressions
community service
1/kəmjˈunɪti sˈɚvɪs/
fixed phrase
work done to help the public
Work that someone does to help people in an area, sometimes given as a punishment by a court.
Examples
- He was sentenced to 100 hours of community service.
- Community service can be a good way to give back to society.
online community
1/ˈɔnlˌaɪn kəmjˈunɪti/
fixed phrase
internet-based interest group
A group of people who talk and share things on the internet because they have the same interests.
Examples
- She joined an online community for language learners.
- Online communities can connect people worldwide.
sense of community
1/sˈɛns əv kəmjˈunɪti/
fixed phrase
feeling of belonging together
The feeling that you are part of a group where people care about each other.
Examples
- Living in a small town gives you a strong sense of community.
- The festival helps create a sense of community among residents.
tight-knit community
1/tˈaɪt nˈɪt kəmjˈunɪti/
fixed phrase
very close and supportive group
A group of people who know each other well and help each other often.
Examples
- It's a tight-knit community where everyone looks out for each other.
- They grew up in a tight-knit farming community.