Definition

To change something so that it is owned or used by a group of people rather than by individuals.

Example

The government decided to communalize the land to ensure everyone had access to it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard about the plan to communalize the garden in our neighborhood?

Yeah, I think it's a great idea; it'll bring everyone together.

Exactly! It would be nice to have a space where we can all grow vegetables together.

For sure! Plus, it might help us meet our neighbors better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Communalize → It is formed from "communal" (from Latin "communalis", meaning pertaining to a community) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "communalize" means to make something communal or to share it within a community.

Memory Tip

Think of making something 'pertaining to a community' ('communal') — and the '-ize' means to make it so. This helps you remember that communalize means to make something shared within a community.

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