Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
comuna
Noun
/kəˈmuː.nə/
Definition
A commune or community, especially one governed by residents to provide services and manage local issues.
Examples
- The ‘comuna’ was responsible for local law enforcement and public services.
- In many countries, citizens participate actively in the governance of their ‘comuna’.
- Each ‘comuna’ has its own council that makes decisions for the community.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘comuna’ refers to a local administrative division, particularly in some countries, that operates with a degree of autonomy.
Synonyms
- Community
- Municipality
- Collective
- Locality