0 the people living in one particular area or people who are considered as a unit because of their common interests, social group, or nationality: --
I have been watching the forum develop and grow as an online community for librarians to exchange ideas about using technology.
My family is aware of the way my virtual community has infiltrated our real world.
Let your voice be heard on this issue; join our Facebook community.
Unlike the present government, we believe in serving the community.
There's a real sense of community (= caring and friendly feeling) in this neighbourhood.
Drug trafficking is a matter of considerable concern for the entire international community (= all the countries of the world).
There's a large black/white/Jewish community living in this area.
1 all the people who live in a particular area, or a group of people who are considered as a unit because of their shared interests or background: --
2 the people living in a particular area: --
This is a restaurant that also provides training for unemployed people from the local community.
rural/urban community Banks offer basic banking facilities to people in rural communities.
We know that 80% of economic growth comes from businesses already located within our communities.
3 a group of people who have the same interests, religion, etc.: --
Latino/black/Jewish, etc. community The US Census shows the Latino community has grown to 35 million.
international financial community
The tragedy has shocked this close-knit rural community.
The poorest sections of the community have much worse health.
In this school, most of the children are from the Chinese community.
Her ideas have attracted a lot of attention in the scientific community.