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 Photographs of these events contained in the archive capture a communal experience shared by people of all ages. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 But the proponents of communal living say things can be different. — Brittany Luse, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 Traditional Mexican breakfast dishes like chilaquiles and eggs with beans are served on a long communal table in the entrance to Yunaites, one of the city's historic public markets. — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026 This communal spirit sums the vibe at Daisy Chain Fields, a one-day festival in Irvine, California, celebrating women in the arts. — Brendan Hay, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for communal

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Adjective

Several theories involving collective electronic interactions remain possible.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
One overarching goal for collective action should be increasing predictability wherever possible.

— Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of collective

Adjective

Contrary to Vought’s accusations, current and former CFPB staffers say the traditional supervision process has long been collaborative and nonpublic.

— Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026
Traveling this way often becomes a collaborative experience, with guests, drivers, and guides working together to navigate challenging terrain and adapt to changing conditions along the way.

— Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of collaborative

Adjective

Today, the yen has weakened 57% from a low of about 103 in January 2021 to a high of 163 in July, before a rare joint intervention from both Washington and Tokyo strengthened the currency to its current levels of about 160.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Focusing on strength training helps preserve bone density, supports metabolic health and protects joint stability as your hormone levels shift.

— Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of joint

Adjective

Even if that wasn’t true in every case, the mutual affection between the player and Detroit took center stage Friday, even as Skubal tamed the Tigers’ offense, recording seven strikeouts in the process.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Three years before that, Ramya and Joe had been put on a text thread by a mutual friend.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026

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