communal
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Shared by a group of people, rather than owned or used by one person alone.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
shared
collective
Antonyms
private
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Residents of the building share a _____ garden on the roof."
Answer: communal
In your own words, what does "communal" mean?
Shared by a group of people, rather than owned or used by one person alone.
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