communalism
noun
com·mu·nal·ism
kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌli-zəm 
1
: social organization on a communal basis
2
: loyalty to a sociopolitical grouping based on religious or ethnic affiliation
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The children of this era would go on to lead the next affective era in the form of the 1960s—which in many ways were a fight against this boredom, a call to reclaim the excitement of communalism, of revolution, of queerness and chaos.
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P.e. Moskowitz
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
In the end, some people realize their ideals about communalism are less important than having autonomy over their time or dinner menu, and that’s why many co-ops fall apart.
—Kayla Levy, Curbed, 6 Feb. 2025
Artists like the Kingston Trio and Peter, Paul and Mary shared the stage with obscure rural musicians from across the United States in the event’s spirit of communalism.
—Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
This is a fascinating lens on the two faces of modern American individualism, as is the characterization of another recent shift back to a different, darker brand of communalism than that of the mid 20th century.
—Susan Harmeling, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
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P.e. Moskowitz
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
In the end, some people realize their ideals about communalism are less important than having autonomy over their time or dinner menu, and that’s why many co-ops fall apart.
—Kayla Levy, Curbed, 6 Feb. 2025
Artists like the Kingston Trio and Peter, Paul and Mary shared the stage with obscure rural musicians from across the United States in the event’s spirit of communalism.
—Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
This is a fascinating lens on the two faces of modern American individualism, as is the characterization of another recent shift back to a different, darker brand of communalism than that of the mid 20th century.
—Susan Harmeling, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
See All Example Sentences for communalism
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“Communalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/communalism. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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