A group of people who share common goals, a public forum, common knowledge, and a specialized language is called

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A discourse community describes a group of people who have a shared interest or purpose, and use a specialized language and knowledge to achieve their goals. This term was coined by linguist John Swales and has been widely used in academic and professional contexts to describe specific communities, such as scientists, lawyers, and journalists. An invisible college refers to a network of scholars or experts who share knowledge and collaborate, but may not have a public forum or specialized language. An archival journal is a publication that collects and preserves records of a particular field or discipline. An ACC could refer to several things and is not a recognized term in this context.

A Group of People Who Share Common Goals, a Public