Communally: meaning, definitions and examples

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communally

 

[ kəˈmjuːnəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

shared actions

In a manner that involves a group of people or a community. It often refers to activities or actions undertaken collectively by members of a community for their mutual benefit.

Synonyms

collectively, cooperatively, jointly, together

Examples of usage

  • The community members worked communally to clean the park.
  • She believes that resources should be managed communally to benefit everyone.
  • They decided to grow vegetables communally in the neighborhood garden.
  • The festival was organized communally, bringing everyone together.

Translations

Translations of the word "communally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comunalmente

🇮🇳 सामुदायिक रूप से

🇩🇪 gemeinschaftlich

🇮🇩 secara komunal

🇺🇦 комунально

🇵🇱 wspólnotowo

🇯🇵 共同で

🇫🇷 communément

🇪🇸 comunalmente

🇹🇷 topluca

🇰🇷 공동으로

🇸🇦 مجتمعياً

🇨🇿 společně

🇸🇰 spoločne

🇨🇳 共同地

🇸🇮 skupaj

🇮🇸 sameiginlega

🇰🇿 құрылтайлық

🇬🇪 კომუნალურად

🇦🇿 ictimai şəkildə

🇲🇽 comunalmente

Word origin

The term 'communally' derives from the Latin word 'communis', which means 'common' or 'shared'. The evolution of the word occurred through Middle French 'commun', which was adopted into English in the late 14th century. It was used to describe things that are shared by a group, reflecting the collective nature of communities. The adverb form emerged to express the manner in which actions or events occur in relation to a group. Over time, the concept of communal living and collaboration among members of a community has gained significance, especially in discussions around sustainability and social responsibility, leading to the widespread use of the term in various contexts today.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,073 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.