1. plural of commune; small communities of people living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities
2. plural of commune; the smallest administrative divisions in France and some other countries

1. third person singular present of commune; communicates intimately or spiritually

Examples

• Several communes were established in the 1960s by people seeking alternative lifestyles.
• The French countryside is divided into thousands of small communes.
• Each commune in France has its own mayor and local council.
• She communes with nature during her morning walks in the forest.
• The artist communes with his inner thoughts while painting.
• Many communes shared everything from food to childcare responsibilities.
• He communes with the spirits of his ancestors through meditation.