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."

Synonyms of communal

Words with a similar meaning to communal:

• shared
• collective
• public
• joint

Antonyms of communal

Words with the opposite meaning to communal:

• private
• individual

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