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communal

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


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Although honey bees and paper wasps are well known for building large communal nests, most bee species actually live alone.

From Science Daily Jul. 5, 2026

It gives the show a communal and intimate feel, putting him among the crowd - as though performing at the world's biggest house party in the local town the design evokes.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

Christine Devin, who arrived in 1974 after travelling overland on the hippie trail from Paris, remembers digging wells, irrigating the land and everyone pitching in to build houses and communal buildings like the solar kitchen.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

Sony Pictures will invest $100 million and take a minority stake in virtual reality venue operator Cosm, as the studio continues to build a business in communal experiences.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

Just after New Year 1608, Richard goes out before me to start the cook pot of hominy for our communal breakfast.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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