commune
word
Definition
A "commune" is a group of people living together and sharing responsibilities, property, and resources. It can also mean to deeply connect with someone or something, especially on a spiritual or emotional level.
Usage & Nuances
"Commune" is both a noun (place/group) and a verb (to deeply connect). As a noun, it's often associated with alternative or utopian communities, especially from the 1960s-70s. As a verb, usually formal or poetic: 'commune with nature', rarely used in casual speech. Not the same as 'community'.
Example Sentences
The group lived together in a commune in the countryside.
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Many people in the commune shared cooking and cleaning duties.
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Sometimes she goes to the forest to commune with nature.
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They formed a commune because they wanted to live differently from society.
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He felt free living in a commune with his friends.
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It helps me to commune with my thoughts in the quiet morning.
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