Definition

A person who lives in a community that shares resources and responsibilities, or someone who supported the Paris Commune in 1871.

Example

The communards worked together to create a new society based on equality and cooperation.

Conversation

Have you ever read about the communards from the Paris Commune?

Yeah, I found their story really fascinating and inspiring.

It's amazing how they fought for their beliefs, isn't it?

Absolutely! Their dedication makes you think about community and cooperation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Communard** → It is formed from "commun" (from French, meaning common or shared) and "-ard" (a suffix used in French to denote a person associated with a particular quality or action). The word "communard" refers to a person who supports or is associated with a communal or shared system, particularly in the context of the Paris Commune of 1871.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is part of a 'common' ('commun') effort or movement, and the '-ard' indicates they are a person involved in that shared cause.

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