[kəˈmjuːnl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- shared by all members of a community; for common use
(e.g: a communal bathroom and kitchen)

- (of conflict) between different communities, especially those having different religions or ethnic origins
(e.g: violent communal riots)


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Origin:
late 18th century (in the sense ‘relating to a commune’): from French, from Latin communalis, from communis (see common)