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 To experience the Filipino tradition of long, leisurely communal dinners, reserve Perso’s signature Chef’s Table. — Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 Jewish New Yorkers see Israel not as an abstract geopolitical question but as part of their communal and personal lives. — Herbert Block, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026 Panelists in another session discussed the possibilities for AI as a catalyst for communal engagement. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 The artworks on display provide a unique perspective on a communal garden, co-created by local artists and residents. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for communal

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Adjective

Wong specializes in the MLB collective-bargaining agreement, player contracts and keeping the White Sox compliant with league rules.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
The Grand Prix Drivers’ Association was reestablished, giving drivers a collective voice on safety matters.

— Jessica Vitiritti, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of collective

Adjective

And Bhojwani hinted at more collaborative Aera designs to come.

— Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
But Bridges’ latest — a collaborative album with the British trio Jungle — might be the most daring vehicle yet for his sui generis instrument.

— Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of collaborative

Adjective

Mubadala has become a direct investor in Luckin after a $1 billion joint investment with Centurium in early September, with neither side disclosing the respective stake size.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Two advocacy groups, Amnesty International and Asylum Access, in a joint statement urged the government to halt repatriations, saying the government's new system must not be used to fast-track unlawful deportations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of joint

Adjective

With their countries in a generational contest for economic and technological dominance, the two appear to be betting that a combination of personal rapport and mutual interest can prevent the competition from boiling over into open conflict.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
And the feeling is often mutual, as some residents barely care what’s being shot in their homes so long as an easy paycheck is on the table.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026

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