Today's most overused word: "community"

Have you noticed how the word "community" has become the single most overused word in recent years (well, with the possible exception of "like"). 

I have heard it used twice, even three times, in a single sentence. In news bulletins, politician speeches, even just everyday private conversations, "community" seems to win out over traditional, everyday words like "neighbourhood", "town", "region", "district", "suburb", hell even "neck of the wood".

I guess it's something to do with making it sound more touchy-feely, maybe? More inclusive? Who knows?

But please, there are synonyms out there. Use them sometimes.