'community-aware' originates from the combination of 'community' and 'aware', where 'community' refers to a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, and 'aware' means having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

The term 'community-aware' evolved from the increasing emphasis on social responsibility and awareness in modern society.

Initially, it meant being aware of one's immediate surroundings, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of being conscious of broader community dynamics.