CEFR B2

communal

adjective

Meaning

Relating to a community or shared by all members of a community.

Examples

The residents enjoyed the communal garden where they grew vegetables together.
They decided to create a communal fund to help families in need.

Synonyms: shared, collective, public, joint

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communal (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /kəˈmjuːnəl/

Definition

Relating to a community or shared by all members of a community.

Examples

The residents enjoyed the communal garden where they grew vegetables together.
They decided to create a communal fund to help families in need.
Living in a communal space requires respect for everyone's privacy.

How to Use communal

communal kitchen (collocation): A kitchen shared by multiple residents or groups. — "In some hostels, guests prepare meals in a communal kitchen."
communal property (collocation): Property owned or used by an entire community. — "The village green is considered communal property, open to all residents."

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