communal

/kəˈmjuː.nəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Pertaining to a community or a commune.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Shared by a community; public.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “communal” mean?

Pertaining to a community or a commune.

Is “communal” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.