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Communal Area

/kəˈmjuː.nəl ˈɛə.ri.ə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A space or region that is shared by a community or group of people.

    "The communal area in the apartment complex includes a garden and a barbecue pit."
  2. 2

    A designated area for communal activities or gatherings.

    "Residents often organize events in the communal area to foster community spirit."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'communal' originates from the Latin 'communalis', meaning 'pertaining to a community', which evolved through Old French before entering English in the late Middle Ages. 'Area' comes from the Latin 'area', meaning 'open space' or 'place', and has been used in English since the 14th century.

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