Noun

communities

  1. Plural form of community.

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In biological terms, a Community is a group of interacting organisms sharing an environment. In human communities, intent, belief, resources, preferences, needs, risks, and a number of other conditions may be present and common, affecting the identity of the participants and their degree of cohesiveness.

In sociology, the concept of community has led to significant debate, and sociologists are yet to reach agreement on a definition of the term. There were ninety-four discrete definitions of the term by the mid-1950s. Traditionally a "community" has been defined as a group of interacting people living in a common location. The word is often used to refer to a group that is organized around common values and social cohesion within a shared geographical location, generally in social units larger than a household. The word can also refer to the national community or global community.

The word community is derived from the Old French communité which is derived from the Latin communitas (cum, "with/together" + munus, "gift"), a broad term for fellowship or organized society.

Since the advent of the Internet, the concept of Community no longer has geographical limitations, as people can now virtually gather in an online community and share common interests regardless of physical location.

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Wed Jan 6 10:28:41 2010

Communities?
Q. What are some similarities and differences between you and the people who are in leadership positions in your community? Do local people in your 'hood represent people like you? If you could resolve any inequities within your community, what would you change? How and why?
Asked by Rica - Thu Mar 1 15:58:19 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This seems like it would be pretty specialized according to you, and your community. I think you're just gonna have to think about this one.
Answered by M - Thu Mar 1 16:08:13 2007

How did the Transcontinental Railroads influence the growth or the demise of communities?
Q. How did the Transcontinental Railroads influence the growth or the demise of communities?
Asked by rdpandas - Fri May 8 18:24:38 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, it absolutely devastated Indian communities as in order to lay the tracks, they would do anything they could to get them off the land (such as killing all of the buffalo) On the other hand, it was a huge economic boost to everyone. There is the obvious reason that it connected the east and west. But more than that, it allowed for the quick transport of grain and other resources, especially cattle, and sparked US iron and steel production. Plus many small towns would have to spring up along its route to serve as re-coaling stations.
Answered by Greg the History Addict - Fri May 8 18:38:27 2009

Explain the responsibilities upstream communities have for ensuring that high-quality water is delivered to do?
Q. I want details explain the responsibilities upstream communities have for ensuring that high-quality water is delivered to downstream communities.
Asked by Trey W - Fri Dec 5 00:30:25 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Just a few things a responsible upstream area would implement: 1. Control runoff. Runoff from fields soaked in chemicals leach these into rivers as well as salts from the soil. Runoff from streets, etc. that have garbage and animal waste. Runoff from industry with chemicals and poisons. 2. Control how much water they take. A healthy river needs to maintain flow so if they take too much water it will cause the level and speed to decrease too much. 3. Control industry and/or sewage processing that is directing effluent into the river. Chemicals and poisons. Also sometimes industry uses the water as a coolant and when it is circulated back into the river it is a higher temp. than is healthy for the river. 4. Monitor the river for… [cont.]
Answered by P. S. D - Fri Dec 5 00:58:42 2008

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