COMMUNITIES Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

communities

noun

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plural of community

as in towns

the people living in a particular area the whole community rallied to the aid of the family who had lost its home

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as in colonies

a group of people with a common interest living in one place a picturesque seacoast village that is known for its sizable community of artists

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as in networks

a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially a large community of retired people in the coastal town

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as in fraternities

the body of people in a profession or field of activity members of the medical community

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Recent Examples of communities Smith said the proposal also ignores tribal treaty rights and the government's responsibility to consult Indigenous communities. —

Beret Leone, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 This shift — from awareness to acceptance — benefits not only individuals with ASD, but our communities as a whole. —

Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026 Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, supporting their local communities and providing essential backing for larger companies. —

Blanche Lincoln, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026 Flock has become increasingly controversial, with communities across the country persuading their local governments to cancel their contracts, though the number is still dwarfed by how many cities renew their agreements with Flock every year. —

Kevin Collier, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026 The grants evolved and continue supporting restaurants that are historically part of their communities. —

Nancy Cutler, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 In 2013, Drucker also started Go Green Illinois — an umbrella group that encourages other communities across the state to start their own version of the initiative. —

Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Most families live in rural communities, including mountainous towns like Adjuntas, Jayuya and Orocovis. —

ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026 AguaClara also emphasized the human and environmental toll, particularly for Indigenous communities. —

Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026

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Noun

The spread of colleges into towns and cities across the country, which put a degree within reach of a growing share of the public, is one of the triumphs of postwar America.

— Jeffrey Selingo, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
Hungary’s towns and cities are speckled with posters showing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, often alongside Orbán’s opponent in the election, Péter Magyar.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026