Definition

Adverb 1. In a way that is shared, used, or done by a group of people collectively, rather than by individuals separately. * It describes an action or state involving joint ownership, participation, or use.

Usage

The adverb "communally" modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to describe how an action is performed or how a state exists—specifically, in a collective manner.

Examples

• The land is communally owned by the village. (Modifies the verb 'owned' to indicate joint ownership.)
• They decided to raise their children communally, sharing responsibilities among several families. (Modifies the verb 'raise' to indicate a collective approach.)
• The kitchen and living areas are communally used by all residents of the co-op. (Modifies the verb 'used' to indicate shared access.)
• Resources were managed more efficiently when they were communally controlled. (Modifies the verb 'controlled' to indicate group management.)

Advanced Usage

• "To live communally": This phrase describes a lifestyle where people share living spaces, resources, and often daily tasks as a community, such as in a commune or co-housing project.
  • After college, they chose to live communally in a large house with friends.

Variants and Related Words

• Communal (adjective): Shared or used by all members of a group.
  • The apartment building has a communal garden.
• Community (noun): A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
• Communalism (noun): A principle or system of social organization based on communal ownership.

Synonyms

• Collectively
• Jointly
• Cooperatively
• Together

Antonyms

• Individually
• Separately
• Privately

Adverb

1. by a group of people rather than an individual
   • the mills were owned communally