Among various definitions of community I choose one from Merriam -Webster dictionary. It defines a community as " an interacting population of various kinds of individuals (as species) in a common location". Based on this definition, I would say that common location and interactions make a community. Nowadays, common location to build a community is virtual world. Communication is essential feature for each community. There are a lot of social media websites that connect people around the world. Interaction is also available online. As an example, two teams located in different countries might work on the same project virtually interacting and exchanging information.
People tend to organize groups based on similar interests; previously there were clubs. Today, the groups move online: classmates, professional networking, Facebook groups and etc. We are witnessed the great changes in the way how people communicate, build community and connect with each other.
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