Community Development Jargon

noun a person who takes care of a child without being the child's legal guardian

verb to promote the growth or development of something

• The organization aims to foster a sense of community among its members.
• We need to foster better communication between departments.
• Let's foster some good vibes at the party tonight.
• Education can foster growth in all areas of life.

noun a person who lives in a ghetto, typically referring to a poor urban area with high crime rates and inadequate living conditions

• The government has implemented programs to provide better housing options for ghetto dwellers.
• The ghetto dwellers in our neighborhood are organizing a community clean-up day.
• Those ghetto dwellers always throw the best parties.
• In the world of high fashion, some designers take inspiration from the style of ghetto dwellers.

noun a phrase used to describe two things or people that are closely connected or working together

adverb in a close and cooperative manner

• The two organizations are working hand-in-hand to address the issue of climate change.
• John and Sarah walked hand-in-hand along the beach, enjoying the sunset.
• The best friends always stick together, they are like two peas in a pod, always going hand-in-hand.
• Success and hard work go hand-in-hand in achieving your goals.

adjective serving as a prefiguration or foreshadowing of a future event or situation

• The community's prefigurative actions aimed to create a model for a more just society.
• Their prefigurative approach to activism involves living out their values in everyday life.
• We're all about that prefigurative lifestyle, man.
• Her artwork served as a prefigurative representation of a world without borders.

noun a person who lives in a town or is closely associated with a town

• The townee was welcomed by the local council upon his arrival.
• The townee seemed lost trying to find the nearest coffee shop.
• The townee was totally vibing with the music at the festival.
• As a townee in the big city, he felt like a fish out of water.

noun an organization or business that does not make a profit for its owners

adjective describing an organization or business that does not make a profit for its owners

• The non-profit organization focuses on providing free education to underprivileged children.
• I volunteer at a non-profit that helps rescue abandoned animals.
• My friend started a cool non-profit that supports local artists.
• Her heart is like a non-profit, always giving without expecting anything in return.