closed community

British  

noun

1. ecology a plant community that does not allow for further colonization, all the available niches being occupied

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Example Sentences

“Love Is Blind”’s gamification dangles the promise of a deeper emotional connection, which was especially appealing when lockdowns closed community third spaces and further cemented TV as a dominant cultural hub.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

“But if Iraq is to build a system that serves the need of society instead of serving a closed community of collusion, then ensuring accountability across the spectrum is absolutely essential.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2023

"It is exceptionally dangerous in a closed community like a monastery, which is basically like a family, where it is difficult for the members of the family to protect themselves from each other," he said.

From Reuters • Nov. 22, 2021

It was practically a closed community — much like the prison itself — but with far different living conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2021

Traditionally iOS has been seen as a more secure platform than Android because of the more closed community that Apple runs for its apps but that is changing, according to FireEye.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2015