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Word: Communal
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 18th century (in the sense ‘relating to a commune’): from French, from Latin communalis, from communis (see common)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɒmjʊnl
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈmjuːnl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
shared by all members of a community; for common use
Short Definition:shared by whole community
Examples:- a communal bathroom and kitchen
Definition:
(of conflict) between different communities, especially those having different religions or ethnic origins
Short Definition:(of conflict) between communities
Examples:- violent communal riots
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