commune

noun
UK: /ˈkɒmjuːn/
US: /ˈkɑːmjuːn/

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

    1. They live on a commune with other families.
    2. The members of the commune worked together to build a sustainable lifestyle.

  2. A small administrative district, especially in France and some other European countries.

    1. The commune is responsible for local services.
    2. Our commune organized a festival celebrating local traditions and crafts.

Synonyms

community associate fellowship
commune intransitive-verb

  1. To share thoughts or feelings intimately; to be in close rapport.

    1. I like to commune with nature when I'm stressed.
    2. They would often commune in the evenings, sharing their hopes and fears.

  2. To live together while sharing possessions.

    1. They decided to commune after college.
    2. The group wanted to commune, hoping to create a more egalitarian society.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "commune" in English means: A group of people living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities., A small administrative district, especially in France and some other European countries..

The phonetic transcription of "commune" is /ˈkɒmjuːn/ in British English and /ˈkɑːmjuːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "commune": community, associate, fellowship.

Example usage of "commune": "They live on a commune with other families.". More examples on the page.