1. relating to or emphasizing the importance of community and collective welfare over individual interests
Usage: often used in political and social philosophy contexts
2. of or relating to a community or communes, especially intentional communities based on shared values

1. a person who advocates for or practices communitarianism; someone who prioritizes community welfare and shared responsibility
Usage: often used in academic and political discourse

Examples

• Communitarian values emphasize shared responsibility and mutual support among members of society.
• The philosopher argued for a communitarian approach to ethics that considers the good of the whole community.
• Many communitarians believe that individual rights should be balanced with obligations to the community.
• The intentional community was founded on communitarian principles of cooperation and shared resources.
• Communitarians often critique purely individualistic economic systems.
• She identified as a communitarian, believing that strong communities are essential for human flourishing.