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
Examples of communal in a Sentence
The tribe lived in communal huts.
the communal experience of riding on the train
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Guests seated at a long communal table under the open sky are treated to an exquisite menu paired with award-winning Styrian wines.
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
After exploring, guests can unwind in cozy communal spaces.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
The new Pew polling took place in the weeks immediately leading up to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, reflecting communal fears about Republican anti-trans propaganda, which exploded during the 2024 election cycle.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 29 May 2025
There were also several churches, a schoolhouse and other communal buildings.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 29 May 2025
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
After exploring, guests can unwind in cozy communal spaces.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
The new Pew polling took place in the weeks immediately leading up to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, reflecting communal fears about Republican anti-trans propaganda, which exploded during the 2024 election cycle.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 29 May 2025
There were also several churches, a schoolhouse and other communal buildings.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 29 May 2025
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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/communal. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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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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