a group of people living in a particular local area
"the team is drawn from all parts of the community"
a group of people having a religion, ethnic, profession, or other particular characteristic in common
"he was well known throughout the Catholic community"
"the news spread rapidly through the medical community"
"they formed a community of scientists"
agreement as to goals
"the preachers and the bootleggers found they had a community of interests"
a district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences
"After moving to the new community on the hill, I realized how much quieter it was compared to my busy downtown apartment complex."
(ecology) a group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other
"The ecologist studied how the local community of grass, insects, and birds maintained balance despite the recent drought."
A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.
"The local festival brought together members of the diaspora community who maintained their native language and traditional customs despite living abroad for decades."
In plain English: A community is a group of people who live near each other or share something important in common.
"The local community organized a cleanup event for the park."
Usage: Use "community" to describe a group of people who share common interests, values, or a geographic location rather than just legal or linguistic traits. It refers to the social connection among members, such as a neighborhood, online forum, or religious congregation.
The word "community" entered English in the Late Middle Ages via Old French, originally carrying the Latin sense of "public spirit." It derives from the Latin commūn(is), meaning common or shared, combined with a suffix indicating a state or condition.