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Community - 5 / 5 / 2002
common
    - belonging equally or shared equally [AHD3]
community
     - a group of people with similar interests, that bring them into regular contact [WD]
community [see Paradigms & Worlds]
    a group having shared interests, beliefs, or identity
    accidental community
        geographical - location
            limitations on early travel
                legal restrictions, lack of roads, wild animals & outlaws
        ethnic community
            identity
                racial - Gypsys
                ideological - Jews
    intentional community
        philosophical
            choice
            composed of adults
    children
        highly valued
        the next generation
    adults
    elders [see Elders]
        decisions made with future generations in mind
    sharing & generosity
    obligation & responsibility
culture
    traditions
        elements of the community / culture
        a mode of thought
    practices
        rituals
        rites of passage [see Rites of Passage]
        a mode of behavior
others [see Communication]

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