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base community

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noun

  1. (especially in South America) a group of people taking part in religious devotions and Bible study, who seek to apply this in their socioeconomic and political situation.

Example Sentences

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The base community had been notified two days before that the drill would take place Thursday, but a time was not publicized.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024

Government services dried up from a scant tax base, community restoration fuelled by will and collaboration, these are driving palpable change.

From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2017

Everyone piles into cars to bring decorations for the reception to the base community center.

From Slate • Jul. 17, 2012

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