community-supported
|com-mu-ni-ty-sup-port-ed|
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/kəˈmjuːnɪti səˈpɔːrtɪd/
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/kəˈmjuːnɪti səˈpɔːtɪd/
backed by a community
Etymology
'community-supported' originates from the combination of 'community' and 'support,' where 'community' refers to a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, and 'support' means to bear all or part of the weight of something.
'community' and 'support' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, with 'community' deriving from the Latin 'communitas' and 'support' from the Latin 'supportare.'
Initially, 'support' meant 'to carry or bear,' but over time it evolved to include the idea of providing assistance or backing.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a system or initiative that is backed or maintained by a community, often involving collective effort or resources.
The community-supported agriculture program allows locals to receive fresh produce directly from farmers.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 07:54