commune

Meanings

• noun

  A community or collective, especially of people, living and working together in a communal way, sharing resources and responsibilities.

  - "The commune in the countryside was famous for its self-sufficient lifestyle."
  - "Many young people joined the commune in search of a simpler way of living."

• noun

  A large building or complex housing a community of monks, nuns, or other religious members.

  - "The monastery commune was located high in the mountains."
  - "Visitors were welcome to tour the commune and learn about the monks' daily life."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɑmjuːn/
   
   
   
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2. /kəˈmjuːn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with commune
comma , commiserate , community

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Variants

List of all variants of commune that leads to same result
commune , communed , communes , communing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'commune' meaning 'common, public, shared'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'commune' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including political and religious movements.

2. The largest commune in the world is the Falaise commune in France, with a population of over 2,500 people.

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Related Concepts

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1. collective: A group of individuals who pool their resources and work together for a common goal.

2. cooperative: An autonomous association of persons or organizations joined together for their mutual economic benefit.

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Culture

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The concept of communes has been popularized in various literary and artistic works, such as 'Wildwood' by Colin Meloy and 'The Forsyte Saga' by John Galsworthy. Commune living was also prominent in the counterculture movements of the 1960s and 1970s.

How to Memorize "commune"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people living together in a large, communal house, sharing resources and responsibilities.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'community' and remember that a commune is a type of community where members live and work together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Commune: Common Unity, Meaning, Understanding, and Necessity in Everyday Life' to help remember the definition.

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