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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That freedom was not just physical, but intellectual, spiritual and communal — embodied in our pursuit of academic achievement, economic empowerment, faith formation and civic engagement.
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Offer Meaningful Opportunities Volunteers want two things: communal experiences and to help the organization’s core mission.
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Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
The chain’s new prototype stores—already being piloted in New York City—reintroduce cozy chairs, power outlets, and large tables, fostering a more communal and linger-friendly environment.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
That freedom was not just physical, but intellectual, spiritual and communal — embodied in our pursuit of academic achievement, economic empowerment, faith formation and civic engagement.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 July 2025
Offer Meaningful Opportunities Volunteers want two things: communal experiences and to help the organization’s core mission.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for communal
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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/communal. Accessed 4 Aug. 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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