Community
/kəˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/noun
A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
Did you know?The concept of community has roots in ancient rituals, where gatherings were believed to invoke the presence of spirits and ancestors for protection and guidance.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
communis
“shared by all, common”
Old French
Old French
communauté
“a group of people with shared interests or characteristics”
Middle English
Middle English
comunete
“the condition of sharing; fellowship”
Modern English
English
community
“a group of individuals living together with shared values and interests.”