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community-sensitive

|com-mu-ni-ty-sen-si-tive|

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/kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

aware of community needs

Etymology
Etymology Information

'community-sensitive' originates from the combination of 'community' and 'sensitive', where 'community' refers to a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, and 'sensitive' means being aware of and responsive to the feelings of others.

Historical Evolution

'Community' comes from the Latin word 'communitas', and 'sensitive' comes from the Latin word 'sensitivus'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'sensitive' meant 'capable of sensation', but over time it evolved to mean 'aware and responsive to others' feelings'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

being aware of and responsive to the needs, values, and concerns of a community.

The new policy is community-sensitive, taking into account the local residents' opinions.

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Last updated: 2025/06/18 08:37