First Known Use: 15th century
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1commune
verb com·mune \kə-ˈmyün\
: to communicate with someone or something in a very personal or spiritual way
com·munedcom·mun·ing
Full Definition of COMMUNE
transitive verb
obsolete intransitive verb
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: to receive Communion
2
: to communicate intimately <commune with nature>
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Origin of COMMUNE
Middle English, to share, receive Communion, from Anglo-French communer, cummunier, from Late Latin communicare, from Latin
Rhymes with COMMUNE
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2commune
noun com·mune \ˈkäm-ˌyün; kə-ˈmyün, kä-\
: a group of people who live together and share responsibilities, possessions, etc.
: the smallest division of local government in some countries especially in Europe
Full Definition of COMMUNE
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: the smallest administrative district of many countries especially in Europe
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: commonalty 1a
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Origin of COMMUNE
French, alteration of Middle French comugne, from Medieval Latin communia, from Latin, neuter plural of communis
First Known Use: 1673
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commune
verb com·mune \kə-ˈmyün\
com·munedcom·mun·ing
Definition of COMMUNE for Kids
: to be in close accord or communication with someone or something <He enjoys walking in the woods and communing with nature.>
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