commune

• Substantiv, das entweder die kleinste Verwaltungseinheit in einigen europäischen Ländern bezeichnet oder eine Gemeinschaft von Menschen oder Familien, die zusammenleben und Ressourcen und Pflichten teilen.

A noun referring to either the smallest administrative district in several European countries, or a community of people or families living together and sharing resources and responsibilities.

1. Administrative districtB2formal

   The smallest administrative division in some European countries, such as France, Italy, or Belgium.

   Kommune

   • The mayor of the commune approved the new park.
   • Each commune in France has its own local council.
   • The commune is responsible for local services like schools and roads.

   Synonymemunicipality

2. Intentional communityB2formal

   A group of people or families living together and sharing resources, responsibilities, and often property.

   Kommune

   • They joined a commune in the countryside to live more sustainably.
   • The commune shared all meals and chores equally.
   • Living in a commune requires a strong sense of cooperation.

   Synonymecollectivecooperativekibbutz

• Verb, das den Akt bezeichnet, vertrauliche Gedanken oder Gefühle mit jemandem oder etwas auszutauschen, oft in einem spirituellen oder tief persönlichen Kontext.

A verb used to indicate the act of sharing one's intimate thoughts or feelings with someone or something, often in a spiritual or deeply personal context.

1. Communicate intimatelyC1formal

   To share one's innermost thoughts or feelings with someone or something; to be in a state of deep, receptive connection.

   Sich auf tiefster Ebene verbinden

   • She went for a walk in the woods to commune with nature.
   • The artist communes with his inner self before painting.
   • They sat in silence, communing with each other without words.

   Synonymebondcommunicateconnectconverseinteractrelate

2. Receive CommunionC1formal

   To participate in the Christian sacrament of Holy Communion, especially in the Catholic Church.

   Kommunizieren

   • The faithful gathered at the altar to commune.
   • He went to church to commune on Sunday morning.
   • After confession, she was ready to commune.

   Synonymecommunicatepartake