community development

noun

The practices and academic disciplines of civic leaders, activists, involved citizens and professionals to improve various aspects of local communities.

Meanings

nouncommunity development (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe practices and academic disciplines of civic leaders, activists, involved citizens and professionals to improve various aspects of local communities.
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APA

community development. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/community%20development

MLA

“community development.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/community%20development. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “community development,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/community%20development.

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