community
noun [ C ]
uk/kəˈmjuːnəti/ usplural communitiesthe people living in a particular area:
We know that 80% of economic growth comes from businesses already located within our communities.
rural/urban community Banks offer basic banking facilities to people in rural communities.
This is a restaurant that also provides training for unemployed people from the local community.
a group of people who have the same interests, religion, etc.:
international financial community
Latino/black/Jewish, etc. community The US Census shows the Latino community has grown to 35 million.
See also
bedroom community
business community
the international community
online community
the community
a way of referring to people in general or the public:
Basically, you have to find the best ways of working with the community.