👉 Hecuba is a concept in linguistics and anthropology that refers to a group of people who live together in close physical proximity, sharing common language, customs, beliefs, and traditions. These groups are often referred to as "hectics" or "hectic communities."
The term "hecuba" was coined by the anthropologist Joseph Schumpeter in 1947 when he described a group of people who lived together with a shared culture, religion, language, and customs.
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