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communal

[kuh-myoon-l, kom-yuh-nl] / kəˈmjun l, ˈkɒm jə nl /


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The result was a kind of secular transcendence, a communal experience in which everyone looks skyward, collectively transfixed.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

This ongoing appreciation of silent movies speaks to a common craving for simple communal appreciation of analog pleasures.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

Don’t miss: I found a $100 bill in the communal washer at my Airbnb.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

With life lessons learned among the bees, communal dinners, and music, King not only helps her gradually integrate into the community, but also passes on his leadership role to her.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

But all those prerequisites for communal decision making become unattainable in much larger communities.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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