community · noun C /kəˈmjuː.nət̬.i/
community (IN ONE AREA)
B2 the people living in one particular area
Dictionary examples:
a rural/small community
He's well-known in the local community.
Drug trafficking is a matter of considerable concern for the entire international community.
Learner example:
He supported some projects in our community. (First Certificate in English; B2; Swiss German)
community (GROUP OF PEOPLE)
B2 a group of people with the same interests, way of life, nationality, job, etc.
Dictionary examples:
the black/white/Chinese/Jewish community
the business community
Learner example:
As a member of our academic community, and a representative of [the] student's senate, I'm very glad to hear that our college will have a surplus in its annual budget. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)
