Synonyms for

Community

Verb / kʌˈmju:nʌti: / / kʌˈmju:nɪti: / Another word for community — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

residentialarea communityofinterests bioticcommunity residentialdistrict society neighborhood town village city locality district region province county state nation country commonwealth brotherhood sisterhood fellowship association club organization

Synonyms by register

Formal

society populace body politic commonwealth

Informal

neighborhood group gang crowd

Literary

fellowship brotherhood kinship

Antonyms

isolation individuality solitude disconnection alienation seclusion

Common collocations

  • local community
  • online community
  • tight-knit community
  • wider community
  • community spirit
  • community center
  • community garden
  • community engagement

Word family

noun community
verb commune
adjective communal

Usage note

While 'community' often refers to a geographical area, it can also denote a group of people with shared interests or characteristics, regardless of location. Be mindful of the context to convey the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. Our community is having a picnic this weekend.
  2. I like living in a small community because everyone knows each other.
  3. The community center offers many activities for kids.
  4. The community garden is a great place to grow vegetables.
  5. The community came together to help the homeless shelter.

Quotes

  • In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it.
  • Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.
  • The strength of a community is found in the relationships between its members.

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