1. a small community of people living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities
2. the smallest administrative division in several European countries

1. to communicate intimately or have a spiritual connection with someone or something

Examples

• The hippie commune grew their own vegetables and shared all meals together.
• She moved to a rural commune to live a simpler lifestyle.
• The French commune voted on local issues affecting their village.
• Each commune in the region has its own mayor and council.
• He liked to commune with nature during his morning walks.
• The artist would commune with her muse before beginning each painting.
• They spent hours communing over their shared love of poetry.