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communally

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kəˈmjunəli/

KK: /kəˈmjunəli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that involves or relates to a community or group of people.


Example

The resources were shared communally among all the residents of the neighborhood.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed how we all share the park communally?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's nice to see everyone enjoying the space together.
Sloth A
I think it helps build a sense of community when we do things communally.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It makes the neighborhood feel more connected.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
jointly
collectively
together
Antonyms
individually
separately
privately
Root Explanation

Communally → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "munis" (meaning shared or common). The word "communally" refers to something done together or in a shared manner within a community.

Memory Tip

Think of people acting 'together' ('com-') in a 'shared' way ('munis') — that's what communally means.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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