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community centre

British

noun

a building used by members of a community for social gatherings, educational activities, etc

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On a Tuesday evening at a community centre in a quiet corner of Beckton, east London, more than 175 people have gathered for an event.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Patiently awaiting his subsidy at the Manila community centre, Cipriano said he could only pray for a quick end to the war.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Once outside, he reunited with his mother at a nearby community centre.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

On the first day back in January he invited us reporters to a similar community centre in Reading.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

There was some talk of keeping it open for a community centre, or something, but it fell through.

From Half Portions by Ferber, Edna

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