community

Definition

A community is a group of people who live in the same area or share common interests, beliefs, or identities. It can also refer to the feeling of connection and support among those people.

Etymology

From Old French *communité*, from Latin *communitas* “fellowship, community,” from *communis* “common, shared.” It originally emphasized shared duties and mutual help.

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