1. n.1 a a group of people, not necessarily related, sharing living accommodation, goods, etc., esp. as a political act. b a communal settlement esp. for the pursuit of shared interests.
2 a the smallest French territorial division for administrative purposes. b a similar division elsewhere.
3 (the Commune) the communalistic government in Paris in 1871.
Etymology: F f. med.L communia neut. pl. of L communis common 2. v.intr.
1. (usu. foll. by with) a speak confidentially and intimately (communed together about their loss; communed with his heart). b feel in close touch (with nature etc.) (communed with the hills).
2 US receive Holy Communion.
Etymology: ME f. OF comuner share f. comun COMMON