Communal

/kəˈmjuː.nəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to a community or shared by a group of people.

The communal garden is a place where residents can come together to grow vegetables.

Used or enjoyed in common by all members of a community.

They held a communal meeting to discuss the plans for the new park.

Relating to a group of people living together and sharing resources.

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.

Used informally to describe a shared experience or space.

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

Referring to joint decision-making within a group.

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