communities

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

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“Communities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communities. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.

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