How to Use "Community" with Example Sentences

community (n): A group of people who live in the same area and share common characteristics or goals

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Used with adjectives:

"We live a large community."
(large, small, close, close-knit, tight-knit)

"They grew up in a low-income community."
(low-income, poor)

"I love the diverse community of different cultures."
(diverse, ethnic)

"The local community is very close."
(local)

"My parents live in a gated community."
(gated, private, residential, retirement)

Used with nouns:

"We encourage our children to do community service."
(service, work)

"She works at the community college."
(college, hospital, library)

"Our children play at the community park."
(park, center)

"Martin Luther King was a powerful community leader."
(leader, activist)

"The community group promotes many events."
(group, organization)

"We need more community involvement."
(involvement, participation)

Used with prepositions:

"We have many cultures in our community."
(in, within)