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 These are trade-offs that can be negotiated, at both the local and national levels, to benefit our communities. —

Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026 This honor celebrates Domingo’s career as an actor and filmmaker, along with his work to champion underrepresented communities. —

Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 May 2026 Lynett said the point is public education in a tangible way, raising awareness for people who live in coastal Alaskan communities, as well as tourists flocking to see its glaciers. —

Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 May 2026 The tribute recognizes Canadians whose success opens the way for industry change and access for members of underrepresented communities. —

Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026 Will communities that have historically fought to be heard still have a meaningful voice? —

Daryl Campbell, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026 For example, the survey found risk for attempting suicide lowers significantly when LGBTQ+ young people report having welcoming and supportive communities, spaces and people in their lives. —

Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 6 May 2026 The border-wall expansion has raised concerns among local Native communities. —

News Desk, Artforum, 6 May 2026 But there will be political pressure against that from some Black and Hispanic Democrats who want to ensure their communities still command the majority in certain districts. —

Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for communities

Noun

The warning applies to residents of 11 towns and villages in southern Lebanon, according to Reuters, telling them to evacuate their homes and move at least 3,300 feet away to open areas.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The original parchment was rolled up and stored in the office of the secretary of the Continental Congress, but was then moved around a fair amount during the war—bouncing around towns and cities in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey before ending up, in 1785, in New York.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026