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communal
[ kuh-myoon-l, kom-yuh-nl ]
adjective
- used or shared in common by everyone in a group:
a communal jug of wine.
- of, by, or belonging to the people of a community; shared or participated in by the public:
communal land; Building the playground was a communal project.
Synonyms: , ,
- pertaining to a commune or a community:
communal life.
- engaged in by or involving two or more communities:
communal conflict.
communal
/ ˌkɒmjʊˈnælɪtɪ; ˈkɒmjʊnəl /
adjective
- belonging or relating to a community as a whole
- relating to different groups within a society
communal strife
- of or relating to a commune or a religious community
Derived Forms
- ˈdzܲԲ, adverb
- communality, noun
Other Word Forms
- dz·n· adverb
- t·dz·n adjective
- ԴDzcdz·n adjective
- nondz·n· adverb
- ܲcdz·n adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
She had been playing in a communal stairwell when Wilkes came out of his flat and stabbed her with a penknife three times, once to her jaw, then her shoulder and knee.
They typically have on-site gyms, communal living spaces and concierge reception areas.
The president of the largest communal body of Jews in the UK has responded to an open letter signed by some of its representatives criticising Israel's offensive in Gaza.
Athenian tragedy frequently placed recognizable civic dilemmas in a mythic framework, prompting the audience to examine questions of justice, governance and communal values.
He says that whilst he commends Rothman's "clever handle" and the cinephile in him values the biopics' "bold statement about the value of cinemas and communal viewing," market realities present cautionary signs.
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