communes; communed; communing
formal
: to communicate with someone or something in a very personal or spiritual way
commune with God
a psychic who communes with the dead
—often used figurativelyI like to be outside to commune with nature. [=to spend time experiencing and appreciating nature]
plural communes
1
: a group of people who live together and share responsibilities, possessions, etc.
He's living in a religious commune.
hippie communes
2
: the smallest division of local government in some countries especially in Europe
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“Commune.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/commune. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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