Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1887, from German gemeinschaft "social relationship based on affection or kinship" (contrasted with gesellschaft), from gemein "common, general" + -schaft "-ship."
Wiktionary
n. 1 An association or group of individuals sharing common beliefs, attitudes, and tastes; a fellowship. 2 (context sociology English) A society or group characterized by a strong sense of common identity, personal relationships, and attachments to various concerns.
Usage examples of "gemeinschaft".
And that second story - the patently false statement that millions were stolen from the Gemeinschaft was tacked on to the equally false story that I'm wanted for killing three men in Zurich.
Remaining on deposit in the Gemeinschaft Bank were 3,215 Swiss francs, a not inconsequential sum by any standard.
Until three days ago he was in charge of primary verifications at the Gemeinschaft Bank.