community-based
adjectiveUK /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti beɪst/
US /kəˈmjuː.nə.t̬i beɪst/
Run by or made for the people who live in a certain area.
The community-based library lets neighbors borrow books for free.
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2. Organized around a shared group of people rather than a central authority.
They started a community-based sports league for kids.
3. Focused on helping the people in a particular area.
The clinic offers community-based health services.
4. Supported by the people who live nearby.
The community-based garden is cared for by local families.