Community / n a body of people in the same locality; the public in general; people having common rights, etc; a body of people leading a common life, or under socialistic or similar organization; a group of people who have common interests, characteristics or culture; a monastic body; any group of plants growing together under natural conditions and forming a recognisable sort of vegetation; a common posession or enjoyment; agreement; communion;

From: The Chambers Dictionary (10th edition)