COMMUNAL Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

communal

adjective

kə-ˈmyü-nᵊl

Definition of communal

as in collective

used or done by a number of people as a group the swimming pool is part of the communal property of the condo complex

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Recent Examples of communal But the Barrio can be seen, too, as a recognizable American story of frontier towns in which neighbors helped out neighbors, and civic services became a fully communal affair. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026 Trauma experts say the high number of cases and the deaths are only one side of its impact at personal and communal levels. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 As during the reign of the Inca empire, today’s vicuñas are corralled using a communal technique called the chaccu—a human chain of hundreds of people slowly guiding groups of the creatures into mobile paddocks. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2026 While Meta adorned communal areas with tech-culture flourishes — think foosball, local art and free snacks — the heart of the server farm is spartan. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for communal

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Adjective

Prosecutors argued Lil Durk conspired with five members of his Only the Family (OTF) collective to kill Tyquian Bowman, alias Quando Rondo.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2026
And as the Bears defense looks to make a jump this season, the collective energy and effort from their defensive tackles will be key.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of collective

Adjective

Their commitment demonstrates that a more inclusive and collaborative creative culture is not only possible.

— Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
Circus veterans and musical-theater pros merge skills onstage, with performers learning trapeze, aerial work and puppetry under collaborative leaders who emphasize one unified troupe — and absolute trust during death-defying feats.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of collaborative

Adjective

With time running out both Sunderland and Palace agreed to a joint medical in France and both had private jets waiting to take the player to their respective clubs.

— Michael Walker, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
According to the Legislative Analyst’s Office, that affects single filers earning at least $361,000 and joint filers earning at least $721,000, though the thresholds increase annually with inflation.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of joint

Adjective

By one calculation, a combined United-American would account for 40% of US domestic flying capacity.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Corbin Burnes and Josh Hader of the Milwaukee Brewers throw a combined no-hitter to beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of combined

Adjective

That convenience is only possible thanks to decades of free trade, friendship and mutual trust.

— Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Trump also has been highly critical of NATO, arguing that European countries aren’t spending enough money on the military and thus aren’t paying their fair share of the alliance’s mutual defense.

— Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

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