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Topic: Culture

commonplace

IPA: /ˈkɒmənpleɪs/

KK: /ˈkɑːmənˌpleɪs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is ordinary and not special or unique.

Example: The design of the building was quite commonplace, lacking any distinctive features.

noun

Definition: A remark or idea that is ordinary and not original; something that is commonly accepted or repeated.

Example: His speech was filled with commonplaces that everyone had heard before.

communal

IPA: /kəˈmjuːnəl/

KK: /kəˈmjunəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of people or a community, often involving shared ownership or responsibilities.

Example: The communal garden is a place where neighbors can grow vegetables together.

communality

IPA: /kəˈmjuːnəlɪti/

KK: /kəˈmjunəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of sharing or being part of a community, where people feel connected and united with each other.

Example: The communality among the team members helped them work together more effectively.

communalize

IPA: /kəˈmjunəˌlaɪz/

KK: /kəˈmjunəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

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.

communally

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.

commune

IPA: /kəˈmjun/

KK: /kəˈmjun/

intransitive verb

Definition: To participate in the Eucharist, a Christian sacrament of communion.

Example: During the service, many members of the congregation chose to commune together.

noun

Definition: A group of people living together in a community, often sharing resources and responsibilities, or a local government that represents a specific area.

Example: The commune was known for its cooperative farming and shared living arrangements.

communer

IPA: /kəˈmjunər/

KK: /kəˈmjunər/

noun

Definition: A person who is part of a commune or who shares a community lifestyle, often emphasizing collective living and cooperation.

Example: As a communer, she actively participated in the community's decision-making processes.

communication

IPA: /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of sharing information or ideas with others through speaking, writing, or other methods.

Example: Effective communication is essential for teamwork in any organization.

communion

IPA: /kəˈmjuː.njən/

KK: /kəˈmjunɪən/

noun

Definition: A group of people who share the same religious beliefs and practices, especially in relation to the Eucharist, or the act of receiving the Eucharist during a religious service.

Example: The church held a special service for communion to celebrate their faith together.

communise

IPA: /kəˈmjuːnʌɪz/

KK: /kəˈmjunˌaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something communal or to implement a system where property and resources are shared among a community rather than owned individually.

Example: The government decided to communise the land to ensure that everyone had equal access to resources.

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