communal
Example Sentences
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Advocates gave a “know your rights” workshop and Amalfitano led a piñata bashing, what the store owner called “a communal form of catharsis,” encouraging students to let out pent-up emotions in a safe way.
From Los Angeles Times
"Anything outside your own classroom where you're not in control is extremely volatile and staff and students are worried about stepping into communal spaces at any time."
From BBC
"In the summer it can be quite foul," says Jackie, of the smell from the communal bin.
From BBC
As the sun sets, Palestinians in Gaza gather at communal tables for the fast-breaking meal of iftar during Ramadan.
From Barron's
“Digital games have only extended the range of games available, not replaced it. Many people prefer to maintain the real-life experience of handling traditional materials in a communal, real-life setting.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
