community
gb/kəmjˈunɪti/ us/kəmjˈunɪti/
A2
English
~ 400
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
people in same area or interest group
A group of people who live near each other or have the same interests.
Usage pattern:
[a/an/the] community of [people]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'community' with 'society'. 'Community' is smaller and more specific, while 'society' refers to the whole population or culture.
Synonyms
group (More general; not necessarily tied to location or shared interest.)
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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.)
Collocations
local community
|online community
|community center
|community service
|tight-knit community
Themes
society
|daily life
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The local community came together to clean up the park.
- She is an active member of the online photography community.
- 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.
- This is a friendly community.
- I joined an online community for learners.
- The community helped the old man.
- We have a big festival in our community.
Noun
B1
state
2
feeling of togetherness and support
A feeling that people care about and help each other.
Usage pattern:
a sense of community
Common mistake:
Some learners use 'community' here to mean only physical location, but this meaning is about feelings and relationships, not just place.
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.)
Collocations
sense of community
|build community
|community spirit
Themes
emotions
|relationships
Examples
- Volunteering can help build a sense of community.
- There is a real community spirit in the school.
- Events like these strengthen our community.
Learner examples
- We have a strong sense of community here.
- Sports can build community.
- Helping others grows our community spirit.
Noun
technical
B2
entity
3
ecological group in one habitat
Animals and plants that live together in one place and affect each other.
Usage pattern:
[a/an/the] [type] community
Synonyms
ecosystem (Includes both organisms and their physical environment; broader concept.)
Collocations
plant community
|animal community
|marine community
Themes
science
|nature
Examples
- The forest community includes many species of birds and insects.
- Coral reefs are home to a diverse marine community.
- Changes in climate can disrupt entire communities of organisms.
Learner examples
- The lake has a fish community.
- A forest has many plant communities.
- The reef is a marine community.
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.