Commune — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /kə-ˈmyün/ (verb) /ˈkäm-ˌyün/ (noun) com·mune

Meaning & Definition of Commune

Commune (verb)

  1. talk over, discuss
  2. to receive Communion
  3. to communicate intimately

Commune (noun)

  1. the smallest administrative district of many countries especially in Europe
  2. commonalty
  3. community

Commune (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to form a close personal relationship

    "after a week in the wilderness, the scouts were really starting to commune with nature"

    similar: bond, click, relate, hit it off
    related: befriend, empathize, identify, sympathize

Commune (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in city, town

    similar: city, hamlet, town, village, community, neighborhood, denizens, dwellers, inhabitants, residents, citizenry, culture, people, populace, public, society

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Commune

The most common words with a similar meaning to Commune:

bond, click, relate, hit it off, city, hamlet, town, village, community, neighborhood, denizens, dwellers, inhabitants, residents, citizenry, culture, people, populace, public, society

Related Words for Commune

befriend, empathize, identify, sympathize

Word Forms of Commune

Inflections: communed, communing

Origin & Etymology of Commune

Middle English, to share, receive Communion, from Anglo-French communer, cummunier, from Late Latin communicare, from Latin see communicate

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Commune

What does "Commune" mean?

"Commune" means talk over, discuss. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: talk over, discuss. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Commune"?

Other words for "Commune" include bond, click, relate, hit it off, city, hamlet, town and village. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Commune" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Commune"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Commune". Common alternatives include bond, click, relate, hit it off, city, hamlet, town, village, community and neighborhood.

How do you use "Commune" in a sentence?

Examples of "Commune" in a sentence: "after a week in the wilderness, the scouts were really starting to commune with nature".

Is "Commune" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Commune" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Commune"?

"Commune" is pronounced /kə-ˈmyün/ as a verb and /ˈkäm-ˌyün/ as a noun and divided into syllables as com·mune.

What is the origin of the word "Commune"?

"Commune" comes from Middle English, to share, receive Communion, from Anglo-French communer, cummunier, from Late Latin communicare, from Latin see communicate. First known use: 15th centuryt.

What is another word for "Commune" meaning "to form a close personal relationship"?

When "Commune" (verb) means to form a close personal relationship, synonyms include bond, click, relate and hit it off.