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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCommon area
/ˈkɒm.ən ˈeə.ri.ə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A space that is shared by multiple occupants or users, typically found in residential buildings or commercial properties.
"The apartment complex features a common-area with a swimming pool and barbecue facilities." - 2
An area designated for communal use, often maintained by a property management or homeowners' association.
"Residents are encouraged to keep the common-area clean and tidy for everyone's enjoyment."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'commune', originating from Old French and ultimately from the Latin 'communis' (shared by several), combined with the Late Latin 'area' meaning a vacant piece of ground or surface. The compound term emerged in urban planning, real estate, and architectural contexts during the 20th century to designate spaces accessible to all occupants or visitors of a building or community.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Common area" is said worldwide
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espace commun
Transliteration: espace commun
"L'immeuble dispose d'un espace commun avec une piscine."
Gemeinschaftsbereich
Transliteration: Gemeinschaftsbereich
"Die Wohnanlage hat einen Gemeinschaftsbereich mit Grillplatz."
area comune
Transliteration: area comune
"Il complesso residenziale ha un'area comune con piscina."
área común
Transliteration: área común
"El edificio cuenta con un área común con barbacoa."
área comum
Transliteration: área comum
"O condomínio possui uma área comum com piscina."
साझा क्षेत्र
Transliteration: sājhā kṣetra
"अपार्टमेंट परिसर में एक साझा क्षेत्र है जिसमें स्विमिंग पूल है।"
公共区域
Transliteration: gōnggòng qūyù
"公寓大楼设有一个公共区域，配有游泳池和烧烤设施。"
공용 공간
Transliteration: gongyong gonggan
"아파트 단지에는 수영장과 바비큐 시설이 있는 공용 공간이 있습니다."
共用エリア
Transliteration: kyōyō eria
"アパートにはプールとバーベキュー施設がある共用エリアがあります。"
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