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A '''Community TLD''' is a regulated type of [[gTLD|generic top level domain name]] (gTLD) made possible through [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]; it is intended for cohesive, community groups that are interested in operating their own TLD [[registry]]. Community TLDs must represent and receive strong, written support from a clearly defined group of people such as cultural, religious, social groups or industry sectors. The existence of the group must be unquestionable.<ref>[http://www.newgtldsite.com/community-gtlds/ Community gTLDs]</ref> <ref>[http://digitalbrandnews.melbourneitblog.com/new-gtlds-standard-vs-community-based-applications/ New gTLDs – Standard vs. Community-based Applications]</ref><ref>[http://archive.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/explantory-memo-community-change-request-21feb11-en.pdf]</ref>
Community groups are given precedence for TLDs in contention; that is, if there are multiple applicants for a given string, and one of the applicants applies and proves community status, the community group is automatically given precedence to the TLD. Community status is proven through a process known as '''Community Priority Evaluation'''. The full requirements for a community TLD can be found [[Community TLD#Requirements for Community TLD Applicants|here]].
===Generic Community Applications===
===Generic Community Applications===
1. <big>'''[[.art]]'''</big>, is one of the most highly contested strings, with a total of 10 applicants, which include 2 competitive [[Community gTLD|community priority applicants]].
1. <big>'''[[.art]]'''</big>, is one of the most highly contested strings, with a total of 10 applicants, which include 2 competitive [[Community gTLD|community priority applicants]].