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English word communal comes from Latin -alis, Latin munus, Proto-Indo-European *ko-moin-i, and later Latin communalis (Communal; belonging to the community.)
-alis (Latin)
Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.
munus (Latin)
A burden, duty, obligation. A gift. A service, favor. A service, office, employment. A spectacle, public show.
*ko-moin-i (Proto-Indo-European)
communis (Latin)
(grammar) having both qualities of a subdivided category, such as a verb with both an active and a passive meaning, or a syllable being either long or short.. (of manners) familiar, accessible, courteous. Common, ordinary, commonplace, universal. Democratic; representing the common sentiment. Of or for the community, public.
communalis (Latin)
Communal; belonging to the community.
communal (French)
Of or relating to a commune.
communal (English)
(India) Defined by religious ideas; based on religion.. Pertaining to a community.. Shared by a community; public.