communal

adjective

kə-ˈmyü-nᵊl How to pronounce communal (audio)
Definition of communalnext
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 Since 1990 people have gathered from across the country and around the world in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert for the annual celebration of fire, free-thinking and communal living called Burning Man. — Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Mingle with other outdoor enthusiasts around the communal fire pit, at the lobby wine bar, or in the free arcade. — Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Weekend live music and cozy firepits stoke the communal atmosphere. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 There's a version of this story where premium format growth is treated as an unambiguous good, a sign that people still love the communal experience of a big screen. — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for communal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communal
  1. collective
  2. collaborative
  3. joint
  4. combined
  5. mutual
Adjective
  • Two wildfires have burned a collective 900 acres in Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Forest Service.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Internal Champions Are The Primary Deployment Mechanism​ As important as advances in technology are, people ultimately have to make the collective decisions that result in systemic changes in clinical practices.
    — Erez Meltzer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of collective
Adjective
  • The novel engine will reportedly power cruise missiles, collaborative combat-type aircraft, and other uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVS).
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • For the show’s second go-around, Jones said Alba and Mathis were looking for partners that were more collaborative and able to executive the best possible idea.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of collaborative
Adjective
  • The Cowboys prefer their top players get their preseason work in their joint practices.
    — Jon Machota, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The family’s attorneys said their experts are prepared to conduct a joint examination with law enforcement as early as this week.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of joint
Adjective
  • The basics The combined company will have about 37 million customers and more than 100,000 employees.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In my view, extending the commitment to five years would provide greater stability for exhibitors and strengthen the position that the combined company intends to make a sustained investment in theatrical films.
    — Cory Jacobson, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of combined
Adjective
  • That help for Russia now comes with a mutual defense treaty inked two years ago with Vladimir Putin.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Ask what is being offered, name what would help, and let mutual care become something practical.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of mutual

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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communal. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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