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.

Origin of commune

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English com(m)unen “to share, have in common, associate with, tell stories, communicate,” from Middle French com(m)uner, com(m)uniier “to make common, have in common, share,” derivative of comun common

OTHER WORDS FROM commune

com·mun·er, noun

Words nearby commune

communality, communalize, communal marriage, Communard, communautaire, commune, communicable, communicable disease, communicant, communicate, communicating

Definition for commune (2 of 3)

commune²

[ 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

First recorded in 1785–95; from French, from Medieval Latin commūna, commūnia (feminine singular), alteration of Latin commūne (neuter singular), or commūnia (neuter plural) “community, state,” originally neuter of commūnis common

Definition for commune (3 of 3)

commune³

[ kuh-myoon ]

/ kəˈmyun /

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

to partake of the Eucharist.

Origin of commune

First recorded in 1325–1375; Middle English; back formation from communion

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Example sentences from the Web for commune

After graduation Magness moved into a running commune of sorts with a few friends in Los Angeles.
Inside a secret running program at Nike and a win-at-all-costs corporate culture|Rachel King|October 6, 2020|Fortune
Even if there were cows, they belonged to the commune and no one was allowed to slaughter them or consume them.
An Oral History of Mao’s Greatest Crime|Zhou Xun|November 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“I grew up in a very special family, on a commune, and I loved it,” he says.
Denmark Has a Riveting New Drama Starring Mads Mikkelsen|Marlow Stern|July 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Today's commune members strive to reconcile communal responsibility with individual ambitions and aspirations.
The Kibbutz Movement’s Lessons For Communal Living Today|Daniel Gavron|May 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST

“I went there to study F. Scott Fitzgerald and Hemingway, and I moved in next door to a commune of heroin addicts,” Lawford says.
Christopher Kennedy Lawford, Patrick Kennedy Talk Addiction, New Book|Lloyd Grove|January 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“Our commune is the best ark for surviving disasters,” she said.
Russians Prepare for World’s End, Buy Candles and Vodka|Anna Nemtsova|December 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Ascend the tribune; tell the departments the truth, which the enemies of the Commune conceal from them.
History of the Commune of 1871|P. Lissagary
The men of the Commune shall be free to grind their corn, and bake their bread wherever they please.
The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman|Eugne Sue
The funds for these purposes are provided by the department, the commune and the central authority.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7|Various
The commune is, as it were, a political chrysalis out of which a full-blown tyrant bursts.
A Short History of Italy|Henry Dwight Sedgwick
He was glad to fill his lungs with the fresh, crisp, salt air, and to commune in safety at length with the faithful Simpson.
A Fascinating Traitor|Richard Henry Savage

British Dictionary definitions for commune (1 of 4)

commune¹

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

British Dictionary definitions for commune (2 of 4)

commune²

/ (kəˈmjuːn) /

verb

(intr) Christianity, mainly US to partake of Communion

Word Origin for commune

C16: back formation from communion

British Dictionary definitions for commune (3 of 4)

commune³

/ (ˈkɒmjuːn) /

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

British Dictionary definitions for commune (4 of 4)

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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单词	commune
释义	commune ¹ [ verb kuh-myoon; noun kom-yoon ] / verb kəˈmyun; noun ˈkɒm yun / SEE SYNONYMS FOR commune ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Origin of commune ¹ First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English com(m)unen “to share, have in common, associate with, tell stories, communicate,” from Middle French com(m)uner, com(m)uniier “to make common, have in common, share,” derivative of comun common OTHER WORDS FROM commune com·mun·er, noun Words nearby commune communality, communalize, communal marriage, Communard, communautaire, commune, communicable, communicable disease, communicant, communicate, communicating Definition for commune (2 of 3) commune² [ 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 ² First recorded in 1785–95; from French, from Medieval Latin commūna, commūnia (feminine singular), alteration of Latin commūne (neuter singular), or commūnia (neuter plural) “community, state,” originally neuter of commūnis common Definition for commune (3 of 3) commune³ [ kuh-myoon ] / kəˈmyun / verb (used without object), com·muned, com·mun·ing. to partake of the Eucharist. Origin of commune ³ First recorded in 1325–1375; Middle English; back formation from communion Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for commune After graduation Magness moved into a running commune of sorts with a few friends in Los Angeles. Inside a secret running program at Nike and a win-at-all-costs corporate culture\|Rachel King\|October 6, 2020\|Fortune Even if there were cows, they belonged to the commune and no one was allowed to slaughter them or consume them. An Oral History of Mao’s Greatest Crime\|Zhou Xun\|November 24, 2013\|DAILY BEAST “I grew up in a very special family, on a commune, and I loved it,” he says. Denmark Has a Riveting New Drama Starring Mads Mikkelsen\|Marlow Stern\|July 14, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Today's commune members strive to reconcile communal responsibility with individual ambitions and aspirations. The Kibbutz Movement’s Lessons For Communal Living Today\|Daniel Gavron\|May 7, 2013\|DAILY BEAST “I went there to study F. Scott Fitzgerald and Hemingway, and I moved in next door to a commune of heroin addicts,” Lawford says. Christopher Kennedy Lawford, Patrick Kennedy Talk Addiction, New Book\|Lloyd Grove\|January 9, 2013\|DAILY BEAST “Our commune is the best ark for surviving disasters,” she said. Russians Prepare for World’s End, Buy Candles and Vodka\|Anna Nemtsova\|December 11, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Ascend the tribune; tell the departments the truth, which the enemies of the Commune conceal from them. History of the Commune of 1871\|P. Lissagary The men of the Commune shall be free to grind their corn, and bake their bread wherever they please. The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman\|Eugne Sue The funds for these purposes are provided by the department, the commune and the central authority. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7\|Various The commune is, as it were, a political chrysalis out of which a full-blown tyrant bursts. A Short History of Italy\|Henry Dwight Sedgwick He was glad to fill his lungs with the fresh, crisp, salt air, and to commune in safety at length with the faithful Simpson. A Fascinating Traitor\|Richard Henry Savage British Dictionary definitions for commune (1 of 4) commune¹ 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 British Dictionary definitions for commune (2 of 4) commune² / (kəˈmjuːn) / verb (intr) Christianity, mainly US to partake of Communion Word Origin for commune C16: back formation from communion British Dictionary definitions for commune (3 of 4) commune³ / (ˈkɒmjuːn) / 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 British Dictionary definitions for commune (4 of 4) 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to commune kibbutz, municipality, cooperative, village, commonality, neighborhood, family, collective, community, commonage, ponder, parley, converse, mediate, muse, confer, reflect, contemplate, discourse, discuss
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commune

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

noun

Origin of commune

OTHER WORDS FROM commune

Words nearby commune

Definition for commune (2 of 3)

noun

Origin of commune

Definition for commune (3 of 3)

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

Origin of commune

Example sentences from the Web for commune

British Dictionary definitions for commune (1 of 4)

verb (kəˈmjuːn) (intr usually foll by with)

noun (ˈkɒmjuːn)

Word Origin for commune

British Dictionary definitions for commune (2 of 4)

verb

Word Origin for commune

British Dictionary definitions for commune (3 of 4)

noun

Word Origin for commune

British Dictionary definitions for commune (4 of 4)

noun French history

Words related to commune