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Residential Community

/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl kəˈmjunɪti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A group of housing units that are designed for people to live in, often with shared amenities and services.

    "The new residential community features parks, schools, and recreational facilities."
  2. 2

    A planned area where people reside, typically characterized by a sense of community and shared resources.

    "The residential community was designed to foster neighborly interactions and social activities."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'residential' originates from the Latin 'residens', meaning 'to reside', and has evolved through Middle English. 'Community' comes from the Latin 'communis', meaning 'common', and has been used since the 14th century to denote a group of people living together.

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