subcommunity
noun
a self-contained community usually within the suburbs of a large urban area.
subcommunities
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pluralof subcommunity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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These diehard subcommunities centered around outre fashion, indie pop and stylish photography took to Grimes, knowing it allowed them to finally become fans of themselves.
From Salon ● Nov. 7, 2025
Either way, frequent surveys will reveal which communities, or subcommunities, are doing well and can be moved out of affirmative action categories, and which ones still need those benefits, he notes.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 22, 2024
With hundreds of aspiring gossip-hounds combing the platform for drama — down to the happenings of tiny subcommunities — it might not make sense for a single publisher to invest time in a competition.
From The Verge ● Jun. 7, 2017
As we always say in any kind of gay setting, there are many, many versions of gayness, many different subcommunities.
From Slate ● May 11, 2015
Everyone belongs to overlapping subcommunities, and these share many common concerns for the good.
From Time Magazine Archive
