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community 1. a. the people living in one locality b. the locality in which they live c. (as modifier): community spirit 2. a group of nations having certain interests in common 3. (in Wales since 1974 and Scotland since 1975) the smallest unit of local government; a subdivision of a district 4. Ecology a group of interdependent plants and animals inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other through food and other relationships community [kə′myü·nə·dē] (ecology) Aggregation of organisms characterized by a distinctive combination of two or more ecologically related species; an example is a deciduous forest. Also known as ecological community. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The immediate area is rapidly undergoing transformation to a luxury residential area serviced by high end retailers such as Whole Foods. Since February, the Hempstead Town Board has passed a new code that requires recyclers within 500 feet of a residential area to obtain a special-use permit that details specific standards on a host of issues from dust, traffic and light to noise, vibration and drainage, according to the report. Zine said the club is too close to a residential area and that there have been repeated crime problems associated with its operation. |
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