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Synonyms & Similar Words
community
municipality
town
city
village
settlement
neighborhood
district
region
province
state
county
parish
borough
township
cooperative
collective
commune
society
association
organization
institution
fellowship
fraternity
sorority
guild
league
union
alliance
partnership
coalition
confederation
federation
congregation
assembly
meeting
gathering
convention
conference
council
board
committee
group
club
team
party
faction
sect
cult
enclave
haven
sanctuary
refuge
resort
colony
hamlet
dale
valley
glen
hollow
commonwealth
republic
democracy
municipality
metropolis
megalopolis
Meaning of Commune
A group of people living together in a shared location, often with a shared goal or ideology.
Definitions
- A group of people living together in a shared location, often with a shared goal or ideology.
- * A system of government in which power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
- * A small town or village, especially in rural areas.
Etymology of Commune
The word "commune" comes from the Old French word "commune", which is derived from the Latin word "communis", meaning "shared" or "common".
The Latin word "communis" is a combination of "com-" (meaning "together") and "munis" (meaning "duty" or "obligation").
The word "commune" has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a group of people living together in a shared location.
Example Uses
- The commune was established in the 1960s as a haven for artists and musicians.
- * The city is a commune of over a million people, with a diverse range of cultures and communities.
- * The commune system of government allows for direct participation by citizens in decision-making processes.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
isolation
solitude
loneliness
seclusion
segregation
separation
division
individualism
independence
autonomy
self-sufficiency
exclusivity
elitism
hierarchy
bureaucracy
dictatorship
monarchy
oligarchy
despotism
tyranny
oppression
repression
confinement
imprisonment
exile
banishment