communitas

English

noun
Definitions
  • An unstructured community in which people are equal.
  • The very spirit of community; an intense community spirit, the feeling of great social equality, solidarity, and togetherness.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin commūnitās (public spirit, community).

Origin

Latin

commūnitās

Gloss

public spirit, community

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