Meaning & Definition of word "Communal"

Communal

/kəˈmjuː.nəl/

1. Relating to a community or shared by a group of people.
- Example: The communal garden is a place where residents can come together to grow vegetables.
2. Used or enjoyed in common by all members of a community.
- Example: They held a communal meeting to discuss the plans for the new park.
3. Relating to a group of people living together and sharing resources.
- Example: The communal living arrangement fostered a sense of togetherness among the housemates.

From Latin 'communalis', from 'communis' meaning 'common'.

communal living:

A lifestyle where individuals share living spaces and resources.

communal responsibility:

The notion that members of a community share the duty to support one another.

communal harmony:

The peaceful coexistence and collaboration of members in a community.

community:

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

commune:

A group of people living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities.

commensal:

Referring to organisms that share a habitat without harming one another.

Meaning: Used informally to describe a shared experience or space.

Example Sentence: We're all going to the communal kitchen to cook dinner together.

Meaning: Referring to joint decision-making within a group.

Example Sentence: Let's have a communal vote on where to go for vacation.