homeowners' association

American  

[hohm-oh-nerz uh-soh-see-ey-shuhn, uh-soh-shee‐] / ˈhoʊmˌoʊ nərz əˌsoʊ siˈeɪ ʃən, əˌsoʊ ʃi‐ /

noun

1. an organization in a condominium or other planned housing community that makes and enforces rules about the appearance and maintenance of properties and that maintains common areas with money from membership fees. HOA

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Etymology

Origin of homeowners' association

First recorded in 1925–30