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communes

/ˈkɑmjunz/ /ˈkɑmjəˌniz/

Meanings
noun
A small community, often rural, whose members share in the ownership of property, and in the division of labour; the members of such a community.

Examples :

"In the 1960s, many young people in America formed communes where they shared land, resources, and responsibilities. "
group organization society culture property

Related Words

Illustration intercourse

intercourse noun

/ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkoɹs/

Communication, conversation.

"After the meeting, there was a period of intercourse between the colleagues, discussing the project's next steps. "

Illustration resources

resources noun

/ɹɨˈzɔɹsɨz/

Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.

"The students used library resources like books and computers to complete their research project. "

Illustration countries

countries noun

/ˈkʌntɹiz/

(chiefly British) An area of land; a district, region.

"The rolling hills and quaint villages are typical features of the countries surrounding Oxford. "

Illustration communion

communion noun

/kəˈmjuːnjən/

A joining together of minds or spirits.

"During their shared art project, the students experienced a wonderful communion of ideas, resulting in a truly original piece. "

Illustration community

community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

Illustration conversation

conversation noun

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/

Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.

"During their lunch break, the coworkers had a conversation about the new project. "

Illustration commonalty

commonalty noun

/ˈkɒmənəlti/

The common people; the commonality.

"The mayor promised to listen to the concerns of the commonalty before making any new decisions. "

Illustration fireplace

fireplace noun

/ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ /ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/

An open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney.

"The cozy living room had a fireplace, perfect for warming up on cold winter evenings. "

Illustration sympathetic

sympathetic adjective

/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/

Of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy

"John looked very upset. I gave him a sympathetic look."

Illustration responsibilities

responsibilities noun

/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlətiz/ /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

Illustration political

political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

Illustration ownership

ownership noun

/ˈoʊnərʃɪp/ /ˈoʊnərˌʃɪp/

The state of having complete legal control of something; possession; proprietorship.

"My ownership of the bicycle means I am responsible for its upkeep and safety. "