base community

American  

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.

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Example Sentences

Francis has in fact sought to revive liberation theology in its pastoral application — not political but in what theologians call “base community” work in the region’s slums and marginalized areas.

From Los Angeles Times

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

However, the Navy and Marine Corps policy compelled six licensed civilian mental-health professionals employed at the base community counseling center to refer all military clients to me.

From Seattle Times

Soldiers are less likely to re-enlist if they have to move to a base community with low-achieving schools.

From US News

Without that kind of support from our base community, it’s hard for them to become real stars.

From The Guardian