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Latin word communitas comes from Latin munus, Proto-Indo-European *ko-moin-i

munus (Latin)

A burden, duty, obligation. A gift. A service, favor. A service, office, employment. A spectacle, public show.

*ko-moin-i (Proto-Indo-European)

communis (Latin)

(grammar) having both qualities of a subdivided category, such as a verb with both an active and a passive meaning, or a syllable being either long or short.. (of manners) familiar, accessible, courteous. Common, ordinary, commonplace, universal. Democratic; representing the common sentiment. Of or for the community, public.

communitas (Latin)

A community. Public spirit, a sense of duty and willingness to serve one's community.

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