commune
A small community, often rural, whose members share in the ownership of property, and in the division of labour; the members of such a community.
Other meanings
A local political division in many European countries as well as their former colonies (such as Chile and Vietnam).
A self-governing city or league of citizens.
Word history
From Latin "commūne" (community, state).
Where this comes from
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