communal

adjective
UK: /ˈkɒmjʊnl/
US: /kəˈmjuːnl/

  1. Belonging to or shared by a community; for common use.

    1. We have a communal garden.
    2. The students share a communal kitchen in their dormitory, promoting social interaction.

  2. Relating to different ethnic or religious groups within a society.

    1. The communal tensions are high.
    2. The government is working to reduce communal violence and promote understanding.

Synonyms

public collective general joint shared
communal noun

  1. A group of people living together and sharing possessions.

    1. They formed a communal.
    2. The new communal aims to be self-sufficient and environmentally friendly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "communal" in English means: Belonging to or shared by a community; for common use., Relating to different ethnic or religious groups within a society..

The phonetic transcription of "communal" is /ˈkɒmjʊnl/ in British English and /kəˈmjuːnl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "communal": public, collective, general, joint, shared.

Example usage of "communal": "We have a communal garden.". More examples on the page.