Community
Definition
A community is a group of people living in close proximity who often share common values, interests or characteristics. Communities can be defined geographically (like neighborhoods) or socially (like online communities).
Related terms
Society: A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction within defined territorial boundaries.
Culture: The shared beliefs, customs, arts etc., of a particular group or society that distinguish it from others.
Subculture: A cultural subgroup differentiated by status, ethnic background, residence etc., from the larger society which it is part of.
"Community" appears in:
Subjects (3)
AP Biology
AP Psychology
Intro to Political Science
Study guides (1)
AP Human Geography - 6.11 Challenges of Urban Sustainability
Practice Questions (2)
What is the most common cause for cultural change within a community?
How could a community address conflicts arising from forced displacement due to environmental changes?
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