communal

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmjʊn(ə)l, kəˈmjuː-/

adjective

  • 1shared by all members of a community; for common use: a communal bathroom and kitchen
  • involving the sharing of work and property: communal living
  • relating to or done by a community: communal pride in impressive local buildings
  • 2(of conflict) between different communities, especially those having different religions or ethnic origins: violent communal riots

Derivatives

communality

Pronunciation: /-ˈnalɪti/
noun

communally

adverb

Origin:

early 19th century (in the sense 'relating to a commune, especially the Paris Commune'): from French, from late Latin communalis, from communis (see common)