community-ignorant
|com-mu-ni-ty-ig-no-rant|
/kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈɪɡnərənt/
unaware of community norms
Etymology
'community-ignorant' is a compound word formed from 'community' and 'ignorant'. 'Community' originates from Latin 'communitas', meaning 'common, public, shared by all or many'. 'Ignorant' comes from Latin 'ignorantem', meaning 'not knowing, unaware'.
'Community' evolved from Old French 'comunité', while 'ignorant' evolved from Old French 'ignorant'. The combination of these words into 'community-ignorant' is a modern English formation.
The term 'community-ignorant' has always meant lacking awareness of community-specific knowledge.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking awareness or understanding of the norms, values, or issues within a particular community.
He was community-ignorant, unaware of the local customs and traditions.
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Last updated: 2025/07/05 20:48