noun
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a member of a communist community
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an advocate of communalism
Etymology
Origin of communitarian
First recorded in 1835–45; communit(y) + -arian
Example Sentences
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Zionism is, in essence, a communitarian nationalism: the assertion of a people’s right to self-determination in its ancestral homeland.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026
Lastly, you argue they demonstrated a "spiritually communitarian worldview."
From Salon • Nov. 10, 2024
Americans are hungry for a shift in our consciousness toward more communitarian solidarity and meaning-making.
From Slate • Jul. 23, 2024
"If the nuclear experience is any indication," explains Mormann, "this secondary layer of industry-shared liability is likely to encourage knowledge sharing and communitarian self-regulation among CCS operators that further reduces the risk of accidents."
From Science Daily • May 14, 2024
Among the other outlets closed this week there were feminist communitarian radio station Radio Vos and television station RB3, both serving largely rural populations.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2022
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