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The totality of people who live together in an organized community (e.g., a city or a state), as well as their shared interests and institutions.
Freiwilliges Engagement stärkt den Zusammenhalt im Gemeinwesen.
Volunteer work strengthens cohesion in the community.
The word is made up of 'gemein' and 'Wesen'. Here, 'gemein' means 'common/shared' (as in 'Gemeinschaft', community) and not 'mean' or 'evil'. So 'Gemeinwesen' is the 'shared essence' of a society.
Ehrenamtliche Arbeit ist ein wichtiger Beitrag für das Gemeinwesen.
Volunteer work is an important contribution to the community.
'Gemeinwesen' (community) is a rather formal and abstract term. It is used mainly in political, sociological, or official contexts to describe organized society.
Die neue Bibliothek soll ein Treffpunkt für das gesamte Gemeinwesen werden.
The new library is intended to become a meeting place for the entire community.
Common verbs used with this word emphasize contribution to society. Typical phrases are 'dem Gemeinwesen dienen' (to serve the community), 'sich für das Gemeinwesen engagieren' (to be involved in/commit oneself to the community), or 'das Gemeinwesen stärken' (to strengthen the community).
Viele Menschen dienen dem Gemeinwesen durch ihre Arbeit bei der freiwilligen Feuerwehr.
Many people serve the community through their work with the volunteer fire department.
society / company
Gesellschaft refers to the comprehensive social structure of people living together and their relationships. Gemeinwesen views the same people more as an organized community with shared interests and institutions. Gesellschaft fits social developments, while Gemeinwesen is more appropriate for institutionally organized communal life.
Das Gemeinwesen der Stadt stärkt seine Schulen und öffentlichen Einrichtungen.
The city's community is strengthening its schools and public institutions.
Die Gesellschaft der Stadt verändert sich durch den Zuzug vieler Familien.
The city's society is changing as many families move there.
