communal
adjective
com·mu·nal
kə-ˈmyü-nᵊl 
ˈkäm-yə-nᵊl
1
: of or relating to one or more communes
a communal organization
2
: of or relating to a community
3
a
: characterized by collective ownership and use of property
b
: participated in, shared, or used in common by members of a group or community
a communal kitchen
gathered for a communal meal
4
: of, relating to, or based on racial or cultural groups
communal violence
communally
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of communal in a Sentence
The tribe lived in communal huts.
the communal experience of riding on the train
Recent Examples on the Web
The communal experience of browsing is something that gives a sense of community, beyond what an e-book can bring.
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Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024
There's a communal kitchen, roaming cats, a campground, and multiple baths and pools, plus a dry sauna and steam room.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024
Modi's Islamophobic statements, which have fueled fears over and over again among India's Muslim population, must be viewed within the broader context of his party's strategies—which often invoke religious and communal sentiments to galvanize their voter base.
—Ismat Ara, TIME, 31 May 2024
Reserve a Stretch Run Suite for your group of 20 or more and enjoy amenities such as reserved seating, admission, general parking, race programs, communal wagering machines, and a viewing deck to immerse yourself in the excitement of live racing.
—Branded Content Contributor, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
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Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024
There's a communal kitchen, roaming cats, a campground, and multiple baths and pools, plus a dry sauna and steam room.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024
Modi's Islamophobic statements, which have fueled fears over and over again among India's Muslim population, must be viewed within the broader context of his party's strategies—which often invoke religious and communal sentiments to galvanize their voter base.
—Ismat Ara, TIME, 31 May 2024
Reserve a Stretch Run Suite for your group of 20 or more and enjoy amenities such as reserved seating, admission, general parking, race programs, communal wagering machines, and a viewing deck to immerse yourself in the excitement of live racing.
—Branded Content Contributor, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
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communal
adjective
com·mu·nal
kə-ˈmyün-ᵊl
ˈkäm-yən-ᵊl
1
: of or relating to a commune or community
2
: shared or used in common by members of a group or community
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