commune

[ verb kuh-myoon; noun kom-yoon ]

/ verb kəˈmyun; noun ˈkɒm yun /

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verb (used without object), com·muned, com·mun·ing.

to converse or talk together, usually with profound intensity, intimacy, etc.; interchange thoughts or feelings.

to be in intimate communication or rapport: to commune with nature.

noun

interchange of ideas or sentiments.

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Origin of commune

1250–1300; Middle English com(m)unen < Middle French comuner to share, derivative of comun common

Related formscom·mun·er, noun

commune

[ kuh-myoon ]

/ kəˈmyun /

verb (used without object), com·muned, com·mun·ing.

to partake of the Eucharist.

Origin of commune

1275–1325; Middle English; back formation from communion

commune

[ kom-yoon ]

/ ˈkɒm yun /

noun

a small group of persons living together, sharing possessions, work, income, etc., and often pursuing unconventional lifestyles.

a close-knit community of people who share common interests.

the smallest administrative division in France, Italy, Switzerland, etc., governed by a mayor assisted by a municipal council.

a similar division in some other country.

any community organized for the protection and promotion of local interests, and subordinate to the state.

the government or citizens of a commune.

people's commune.

the Commune. Also called Commune of Paris, Paris Commune.

a revolutionary committee that took the place of the municipality of Paris in the revolution of 1789, usurped the authority of the state, and was suppressed by the National Convention in 1794.
a socialistic government of Paris from March 18 to May 27, 1871.

Origin of commune

1785–95; < French < Medieval Latin commūna (feminine), alteration of Latin commūne community, state, orig. neuter of commūnis common

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Even if there were cows, they belonged to the commune and no one was allowed to slaughter them or consume them.
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Today's commune members strive to reconcile communal responsibility with individual ambitions and aspirations.
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“I went there to study F. Scott Fitzgerald and Hemingway, and I moved in next door to a commune of heroin addicts,” Lawford says.
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“Our commune is the best ark for surviving disasters,” she said.
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Ascend the tribune; tell the departments the truth, which the enemies of the Commune conceal from them.
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The men of the Commune shall be free to grind their corn, and bake their bread wherever they please.
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The funds for these purposes are provided by the department, the commune and the central authority.
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The commune is, as it were, a political chrysalis out of which a full-blown tyrant bursts.
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He was glad to fill his lungs with the fresh, crisp, salt air, and to commune in safety at length with the faithful Simpson.
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British Dictionary definitions for commune

commune

verb (kəˈmjuːn) (intr usually foll by with)

to talk or converse intimately

to experience strong emotion or spiritual feelings (for)to commune with nature

noun (ˈkɒmjuːn)

intimate conversation; exchange of thoughts; communion

Word Origin for commune

C13: from Old French comuner to hold in common, from comun common

verb

(intr) Christianity, mainly US to partake of Communion

Word Origin for commune

C16: back formation from communion

noun

a group of families or individuals living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities

any small group of people having common interests or responsibilities

the smallest administrative unit in Belgium, France, Italy, and Switzerland, governed by a mayor and council

the government or inhabitants of a commune

a medieval town enjoying a large degree of autonomy

Word Origin for commune

C18: from French, from Medieval Latin commūnia, from Latin: things held in common, from commūnis common

Commune

/ (ˈkɒmjuːn) /

noun French history

See Paris Commune

a committee that governed Paris during the French Revolution and played a leading role in the Reign of Terror: suppressed 1794

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Word Origin and History for commune

commune

c.1300, "have dealings with," from Old French comuner "to make common, share" (10c., Modern French communier), from comun (see common (adj.)). Meaning "to talk intimately" is late 14c. Related: Communed; communing.

commune

1792, from French commune "small territorial divisions set up after the Revolution," from Middle French commune "free city, group of citizens" (12c.), from Medieval Latin communia, noun use of neuter plural of Latin adjective communis, literally "that which is common," from communis (see common (adj.)). The Commune of Paris usurped the government during the Reign of Terror. The word later was applied to a government on communalistic principles set up in Paris in 1871. Adherents of the 1871 government were Communards.

commune

verb (used without object), com·muned, com·mun·ing.

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