community
noun
a social group of any size whose members reside in a specific locality, share government, and often have a common cultural and historical heritage.
communities
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pluralof community.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Interference-free spectrum keeps weather forecasts accurate, emergency alerts and warnings timely, and climate data reliable so communities can prepare, respond and build resilience," Bogdan-Martin stressed.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
That means no two stores are the same and that all cater to local communities and calendars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
"How beautiful it is to see your enthusiasm, energy and commitment, and the joy you bring to Christian communities," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
“These laws strengthen the tools, resources and accountability needed to protect residents and help communities respond when emergencies happen,” Newsom said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
For decades, black elites engaged in private rescue efforts to make black communities tidy, clean, and respectable in a futile effort to gain white approval.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
