COMMUNALISM


Meaning of COMMUNALISM in English

/kəˈmju:nəlɪzəm; ˈkɒmjənəl-; NAmE ˈkɑ:m-/ noun [ U ]

1.

the fact of living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities

2.

( IndE ) a strong sense of belonging to a particular, especially religious, community, which can lead to extreme behaviour or violence towards others

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