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[B2 Level] Public Services and Community – English vocabulary

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51 English words with meanings: community, public service, volunteer, charity, donation… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

Part of the learning path: B1–B2 Everyday English

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  1. community /kə'mju:nəti/ (noun) — people living or sharing interests together
    Example: Our community works together to keep the park clean.
    Synonyms: society, neighborhood, population
  2. public service /'pʌblɪk 'sɜ:rvɪs/ (noun) — services the government provides
    Example: Access to public services is essential for citizens.
    Synonyms: government service, social service
  3. volunteer /,vɒlən'tɪər/ (noun) — a person who works for free
    Example: She works as a volunteer at the local hospital.
    Synonyms: helper, aid worker
  4. charity /'tʃærəti/ (noun) — helping people in need
    Example: They donated money to a children's charity.
    Synonyms: nonprofit, aid organization
  5. donation /dəʊ'neɪʃən/ (noun) — giving money or goods
    Example: We received a large donation from a local company.
    Synonyms: contribution, gift
  6. citizen /'sɪtɪzən/ (noun) — a person of a country
    Example: Every citizen has the right to vote.
    Synonyms: inhabitant, resident
  7. government /'ɡʌvənmənt/ (noun) — the group that runs a country
    Example: The government provides healthcare for all citizens.
    Synonyms: administration, authority
  8. policy /'pɒləsi/ (noun) — a plan or set of rules for action
    Example: Their environmental policy encourages recycling.
    Synonyms: rule, guideline
  9. infrastructure /'ɪnfrə,strʌktʃər/ (noun) — basic systems like roads and power
    Example: The city invests in improving its infrastructure.
    Synonyms: framework, system
  10. public transport /'pʌblɪk 'trænspɔ:rt/ (noun) — buses, trains and other transport anyone can use
    Example: Public transport is convenient and eco-friendly.
    Synonyms: mass transit, bus service
  11. education /,ɛdjʊ'keɪʃən/ (noun) — the process of learning and teaching
    Example: Education is a key factor in social development.
    Synonyms: schooling, learning
  12. healthcare /'hɛlθkeər/ (noun) — medical care and services for people's health
    Example: The government aims to improve national healthcare.
    Synonyms: medical care, health service
  13. social worker /'səʊʃəl 'wɜ:rkər/ (noun) — a person who helps people with social problems
    Example: A social worker visited the family to offer support.
    Synonyms: caseworker, counselor
  14. council /'kaʊnsəl/ (noun) — a group of people elected to run a town or area
    Example: The local council approved the new housing project.
    Synonyms: committee, board
  15. public safety /'pʌblɪk 'seɪfti/ (noun) — keeping people safe
    Example: Police play an important role in public safety.
    Synonyms: security, protection
  16. police officer /pə'li:s 'ɒfɪsər/ (noun) — a member of the police force
    Example: A police officer helped direct traffic during the parade.
    Synonyms: cop, law enforcer
  17. firefighter /'faɪə,faɪtər/ (noun) — a person who puts out fires
    Example: Firefighters responded quickly to the emergency call.
    Synonyms: fireman, rescuer
  18. environmental protection /ɪn,vaɪrən'mɛntəl prə'tɛkʃən/ (noun) — protecting nature
    Example: Environmental protection is everyone's responsibility.
    Synonyms: eco-conservation, green action
  19. recycling /ri:'saɪklɪŋ/ (noun) — reusing waste instead of throwing it away
    Example: Recycling helps reduce environmental pollution.
    Synonyms: reuse, reprocessing
  20. welfare /'wɛlfɛər/ (noun) — help for people in need
    Example: The welfare system supports unemployed citizens.
    Synonyms: benefit, aid
  21. emergency services /ɪ'mɜ:rdʒənsi 'sɜ:rvɪsɪz/ (noun) — services that help in emergencies
    Example: Emergency services arrived at the scene within minutes.
    Synonyms: rescue services, first responders
  22. taxpayer /'tæks,peɪər/ (noun) — a person who pays taxes
    Example: Taxpayers fund public projects through their taxes.
    Synonyms: contributor, citizen
  23. nonprofit organization /,nɒn'prɒfɪt ,ɔ:ɡənaɪ'zeɪʃən/ (noun) — an organization that does not make money for profit
    Example: A nonprofit organization supports homeless people.
    Synonyms: charity, NGO
  24. local authority /'ləʊkəl ɔ:'θɒrɪti/ (noun) — a local government
    Example: The local authority manages waste collection.
    Synonyms: municipality, city council
  25. waste management /weɪst 'mænɪdʒmənt/ (noun) — handling and disposing of trash
    Example: Good waste management keeps cities clean.
    Synonyms: garbage control, refuse handling
  26. housing /'haʊzɪŋ/ (noun) — issues about homes and living places
    Example: Affordable housing is needed for low-income families.
    Synonyms: accommodation, residence
  27. public health /'pʌblɪk hɛlθ/ (noun) — the health of the public
    Example: Public health campaigns promote healthy living.
    Synonyms: social medicine, community health
  28. community center /kə'mju:nɪti 'sɛntər/ (noun) — a place where local people meet and use services
    Example: The community center hosts events for residents.
    Synonyms: town hall, recreation center
  29. neighborhood /'neɪbəhʊd/ (noun) — the area where people live nearby
    Example: Everyone in the neighborhood joined the cleanup day.
    Synonyms: district, area
  30. fundraising /'fʌnd,reɪzɪŋ/ (noun) — collecting money for charity
    Example: The school held a fundraising event for new equipment.
    Synonyms: collecting donations, charity drive

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