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

The eighth floor is an open, collaborative hub organized around central meeting rooms to maximize natural light from windows.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
Hugging Face — the AI company at the center of a hacking incident earlier this year that raised cybersecurity concerns — has exploded in popularity, now boasting 18 million users, providing an open-source hub for collaborative machine learning.

— Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 3 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

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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