Definition of "commune" []

• To be in a state of intimate, heightened sensitivity and receptivity, as with one's surroundings: hikers communing with nature. (verb-intransitive)
• To receive the Eucharist. (verb-intransitive)
• A relatively small, often rural community whose members share common interests, work, and income and often own property collectively. (noun)
• The people in such a community. (noun)
• The smallest local political division of various European countries, governed by a mayor and municipal council. (noun)

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• "Have I not forced them to give up what they called their commune, for the whole duration of my life? '"
• "Next he and Joe Stanley will once again commune on their beloved NAMBLA website and dream of little boys."
• "It was called a commune by journalists, but in reality was far from that."