'community-centered' originates from the combination of 'community' and 'centered', where 'community' refers to a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, and 'centered' means focused or concentrated.

The term 'community-centered' evolved from the concept of centering activities or policies around the needs of a community.

Initially, it meant focusing on the central aspects of a community, but over time it evolved to mean prioritizing community needs and interests.