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what does communal mean
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"Communal" (adjective) means shared by, belonging to, or used by a group of people or a community rather than by one individual. It can also mean relating to the interests or life of a community.
Quick points:
- Core idea: shared or collective use (e.g., communal kitchen, communal land).
- Also used to describe community-based relationships or activities (e.g., communal decision-making).
- Synonyms: shared, collective, common, public. Antonyms: private, individual.
Examples:
- The apartment building has a communal laundry room.
- They practice communal living, sharing chores and meals.
- Communal tensions can arise when different groups compete for the same resources.
Related words: "commune" (a group living together or to communicate intimately) and "communalism" (a political/social system emphasizing community).
Quick points:
- Core idea: shared or collective use (e.g., communal kitchen, communal land).
- Also used to describe community-based relationships or activities (e.g., communal decision-making).
- Synonyms: shared, collective, common, public. Antonyms: private, individual.
Examples:
- The apartment building has a communal laundry room.
- They practice communal living, sharing chores and meals.
- Communal tensions can arise when different groups compete for the same resources.
Related words: "commune" (a group living together or to communicate intimately) and "communalism" (a political/social system emphasizing community).
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