communality

noun

com·​mu·​nal·​i·​ty ˌkäm-yu̇-ˈna-lə-tē How to pronounce communality (audio)
plural communalities
1
: communal state or character
2
: a feeling of group solidarity

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Ricard turned this island into a whimsical microcosm of the good life—one filled with food, drink, creativit,y and communality—and now his descendants are continuing that spirit in partnership with the Zannier hotel group. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026 His emphasis is on symbiosis and communality, both between plants and with plants. Literary Hub, 26 Mar. 2026 Our culture places immense importance on communality, leading to the perception that a different stance is a sign of pathology. Dr. Rami Kaminski, Time, 18 June 2025 These differing statuses have a significant effect not only on their communality but also their wealth. Kojo Koram, The New Republic, 18 Sep. 2022 The melody is community, communality, friendships, family, predictability. Hannah Farrow, Field & Stream, 14 Sep. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of communality was in 1886

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“Communality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/communality. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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