community management

American  

[kuh-myoo-ni-tee man-ij-muhnt] / kəˈmju nɪ ti ˌmæn ɪdʒ mənt /

noun

1. the work of recruiting, nurturing, and growing a community online, as for a website or video game, to improve engagement and retention of users or subscribers.

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Other Word Forms

• community manager
  noun

Etymology

Origin of community management

First recorded in 1995–2000 for online community management

Example Sentences

“We really appreciate the community’s commitment to reporting trust & safety issues,” Whatnot posted on Twitter.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2023

But Armenians are sceptical of the international community's commitment to resolve the crisis.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2023

“It will generate confidence in the ex-combatants who signed the peace agreement because it ratifies the international community’s commitment to the peace agreement,” he said.

From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2021

Although dozens of other violence prevention programs exist, key among almost all of them is the wider community’s commitment to change.

From Washington Times • Sep. 19, 2020

"Today's determination is another example of the international community's commitment to convince Iran to meet its international obligations," Kerry said in a statement.

From Reuters • Mar. 14, 2013