communal

Example Sentences

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A meetinghouse stood at the center of every village created by the Shakers, the separatist and celibate Christian religious sect founded in the 18th century that was devoted to communal living and simple, functional design.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

She bought books about club culture, studied the architecture of communal spaces, and downloaded legendary DJ sets from New York's Paradise Garage.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Inside the primary structure, visitors will find bright open spaces, elegant design details, and many communal living areas, ideal for those with a fondness for entertaining.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

While classrooms may not be fun, they are indisputably a communal experience.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

A second reason is the growing impossibility of communal decision making with increasing population size.

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