communities

noun

plural of community
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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 Akhtar argues that Spanish-speaking Muslims of Latin American descent are uniquely positioned to act as bridge-builders between Jewish and Muslim communities. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026 Collectively, the trails offer a new way to experience Armenia's landscapes and communities on foot. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026 Last year, the childhood vaccination rate fell to about 92% nationally, and was much lower in certain states and certain communities. — ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026 The projects are intended to strengthen the region’s water supply as Brownsville and surrounding communities continue to grow. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026 This shift ensures more personnel are directly supporting investigations, operational activities, and partnerships in communities nationwide. — Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026 As industry leaders, including myself, receive engagement from new and returning members of Congress, Democratic leaders have the opportunity to strengthen domestic manufacturing and address the economic challenges facing our communities. — Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026 The organization has more than a thousand units in twelve communities stretching from metro Denver to Pueblo. — Anna Alejo, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026 To that end, the brand also plans to enter the IRL experience space building communities and local events around skiing, running and other outdoor activities as part of its European strategy. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communities
  1. towns
  2. colonies
  3. networks
  4. fraternities
  5. neighborhoods
  6. families
  7. crowds
  8. professions
Noun
  • Since reunification, its young people (above all, its young women) have left for western Germany, its towns have emptied and aged, and its voters have turned to the parties at both extremes of the political spectrum.
    — Jesús Fernández-Villaverde, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Hart tasted cakes from New York City to Florida to Los Angeles and small towns in between.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of towns
Noun
  • The clause was originally created by the British as a temporary measure to prevent legal vacuums as ex-colonies transitioned to independence, but some ex-colonies including Trinidad and Tobago continue to implement them.
    — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Most of these member states were once colonies in the British empire.
    — Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of colonies
Noun
  • This separates two wiring networks that traditionally competed for space above the transistors.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Versant has articulated a strategy of getting half of its revenue from digital and direct-to-consumer businesses so as to reduce its dependency on the traditional cable networks at the core of its operations.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of networks
Noun
  • Kotlikoff said the university needed to determine whether fraternities could operate safely and left open the possibility of sweeping restrictions on Greek life.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Reports about the two fraternities remain under investigation.
    — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of fraternities
Noun
  • Headscarves are less conspicuous among women in these fashionable neighborhoods, despite compulsory hijab rules introduced after the revolution established clerical rule.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The 32805 ZIP code, which includes the Rock Lake, Holden Heights and West Lake neighborhoods, runs along the western border of downtown Orlando, stretching from Colonial Drive south to Interstate 4.
    — Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of neighborhoods
Noun
  • This approach would protect families of different faiths while leaving curriculum decisions to state and local officials.
    — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Furthermore, this bill would deliver direct, tangible benefits to everyday American families.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of families
Noun
  • Back as usual are crowd-pleasing events like the competitive Burger Bash, Guy Fieri’s Tournament of Champions and the Grand Tasting Village, which draw big crowds and big appetites.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • After scaling the route’s opening gambit—the four-mile-long Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, with a two-mile, 174-foot elevation gain, the race’s highest climb—the infamous crowds that line the route started to materialize.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of crowds
Noun
  • Baharoon said the rise of AI could produce an economic transformation comparable to previous industrial revolutions, creating new industries and opportunities even as existing professions are disrupted.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Last month, the CGT claimed there had been a big increase in the number of professions paying some employees less than the minimum wage.
    — Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of professions

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“Communities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communities. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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