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Word Community

/wɜrd kəˈmjunɪti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A group of individuals who share a common language or interest in words.

    "The online forum became a vibrant word community where language enthusiasts shared their thoughts."
  2. 2

    A collective of people engaged in discussions or activities related to language and vocabulary.

    "The local library hosts a word community that meets weekly to explore new literature."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'word' originates from Old English 'word', which has Germanic roots, while 'community' comes from the Latin 'communis', meaning 'common'. Over time, these terms have evolved to signify a collective of individuals sharing language and ideas.

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