1. A small, local religious or social group, typically organized at the grassroots level to address community needs and promote social change, often associated with liberation theology in Latin America
The base community organized literacy programs for underprivileged children in the neighborhood.
A comunidade de base organizou programas de alfabetização para crianças carentes do bairro.
2. A fundamental group of people united by shared interests, location, or beliefs that forms the foundation of a larger movement or organization
The political campaign built its strength from dedicated base communities across the country.
A campanha política construiu sua força a partir de comunidades de base dedicadas em todo o país.