Meaning of the word "community service" in English
What does "community service" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
community service
US /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti ˌsɜːr.vɪs/
UK /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti ˌsɜːr.vɪs/
Noun
1.
voluntary work intended to help people in a particular area
Example:
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She dedicates her weekends to community service at the local shelter.
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Many students participate in community service projects.
2.
unpaid work that an offender does in the community as a punishment instead of going to prison
Example:
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The judge sentenced him to 200 hours of community service.
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Instead of jail time, he received a sentence of community service.
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