: Historically, it can refer to a commune (a group sharing ownership) or political alliances like the Commonwealth of Independent States . 2. Modern "Communauté" Platforms
The term stems from the Latin communitas (common, public) and the Old French comuneté . It captures several distinct social structures: CommunautГ©
: Collectives centered around specific fields, such as the scientific community ( la communauté scientifique ) or the business community ( le monde des affaires ). : Historically, it can refer to a commune