Another word for community
The best other words for community are locality, constituency, society and neighborhood.
- Most formal
- constituency, locality, district
- Strongest
- locality, district, community of people
- Casual
- neighborhood, circle, people
- Instead of “close-knit community”
- tight, connected, united
Community /kəˈmjuːnəti/ (noun): A group of people living in the same area or sharing a common identity, interest, or purpose. In simple words: the people who live together, share things, or belong together. Below are 19 rated synonyms across 3 senses, plus 26 more related words. Tap a chip for its nuance and an example.
19 synonyms shown
Local group · noun
people living in one area
Society at large · noun
the public or a society considered as a whole
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- community of people — emphasizes the people rather than the place
- local community — same idea with stronger local emphasis
- locality — more formal term for an area or district
The dashed ring marks “community” itself: neutral strength, neutral register.
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Choose the synonym that matches both scale and register: neighborhood is concrete and local, while society or collective is broader and more formal. Avoid using a highly formal term like constituency where you mean a friendly local group, and avoid group when you need the stronger sense of belonging that community implies.
Antonyms of community
- individual
- outsider
- isolation
- solitude
- division
All synonyms at a glance
| Synonym | Strength | Formality | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| neighborhood | 2/5 | casual | casual, creative, business |
| locality | 3/5 | formal | academic, business |
| district | 3/5 | formal | academic, business, casual |
| area | 2/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| community of people | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business |
| local community | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| group | 2/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| network | 3/5 | formal | academic, business |
| circle | 2/5 | casual | casual, creative |
| membership | 3/5 | formal | academic, business |
| following | 3/5 | neutral | business, casual, creative |
| fellowship | 3/5 | formal | academic, creative |
| constituency | 3/5 | academic | academic, business |
| community of interest | 3/5 | formal | academic, business |
| society | 3/5 | formal | academic, business, creative |
| public | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| people | 2/5 | casual | casual, creative, business |
| collective | 3/5 | formal | academic, business |
| body | 3/5 | formal | academic, business |
Instead of “very community”
One precise word usually beats an intensifier. See the full words instead of “very” list.
| Instead of | Try |
|---|---|
| close-knit community | tight, connected, united |
| vibrant community | active, lively, dynamic |
| entire community | everyone, all, the whole town |
More words related to community
Looser matches and phrases, unrated. Check the sense before you swap one in, or compare it with “community”.
- population
- residents
- citizens
- inhabitants
- townspeople
- villagers
- locals
- neighbors
- congregation
- parish
- user base
- audience
- clientele
- demographic
- civilization
- culture
- nation
- state
- commonwealth
- public sphere
- humanity
- people at large
- man and woman
- social group
- association
- organization
Questions about synonyms for community
What is the most formal or academic synonym for community?
It depends on the sense, but constituency, collective, and society are among the more formal options. Constituency is best for a defined body of supporters or stakeholders, while society is better for the public or a whole social system.
What is a stronger or more intense alternative to community?
Fellowship and collective can sound stronger because they suggest tighter bonds and more shared purpose. For a milder or looser alternative, group or public is less committed and less intimate.
When should I use neighborhood instead of community?
Use neighborhood when you mean a specific residential area or the people in it. Community is broader and can include shared interests, identity, or purpose, even without geographic proximity.
What is a simpler word for community?
A simple word is "group," but that is broader and less specific. Depending on the meaning, you might also use "people," "neighbors," or "society."
What can I say instead of community in a formal context?
Common formal alternatives include "society," "population," "residents," or "constituency," depending on the sentence. For shared identity or belonging, "social group" or "association" can also work.