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/kəˌmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs/ · com·mu·ni·ty ser·vice
noun
- Service or activity done for the benefit of the community at large, such as cleaning, fundraising, pro bono professional services, etc. The local high school organized a community service day to clean up the nearby park.
- Such work done as an alternative for a criminal penalty. As part of her sentence, the judge ordered the defendant to perform 200 hours of community service at a local soup kitchen.
Synonyms
volunteer workcharitable servicepublic serviceservice to otherscommunity workvoluntary workservice to the community
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Did you know? Community service has been a part of many cultures throughout history, with ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans engaging in public works projects and charitable activities.