Synonyms for

Communal

Verb / kʌˈmju:nʌl / Another word for communal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used or shared in common by everyone in a group

Synonyms & similar words

shared collective cooperative joint common public group community mutual united collaborative combined pooled mutualized together social reciprocal interdependent synergetic

Synonyms by register

Formal

collective joint shared public

Informal

shared together group

Literary

commonwealth societal fraternal

Antonyms

private individual personal separate exclusive solitary

Common collocations

  • communal living
  • communal property
  • communal space
  • communal kitchen
  • communal garden
  • communal resources
  • communal area

Word family

noun commune
adverb communally

Usage note

Often used to describe things that are shared by a group, such as living spaces or resources. It can sometimes imply a lack of privacy or individual ownership.

Example sentences

  1. The library is a communal space where everyone can read and study.
  2. The communal kitchen is where we all cook and eat together.
  3. The communal pool is a great place to cool off in the summer.
  4. We have a communal garden where we grow vegetables together.
  5. The communal living room is where we watch movies and play games.

Quotes

  • The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members, a heart of grace, and a soul generated by love. - Coretta Scott King
  • Alone, we can do so little; together we can do so much. - Helen Keller
  • No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent. - John Donne

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