Definition of COMMUNALISM

communalism

Meanings

Plural: communalisms

Noun

  • the practice of communal living and common ownership
  • loyalty and commitment to the interests of your own minority or ethnic group rather than to society as a whole
  • The communal ownership of property.
  • Any social system based around a community.
  • Stoking conflict or discrimination based on religious identity.

Origin / Etymology

From communal + -ism.

Scrabble Score: 19

communalism is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
communalism is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
communalism is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 26

communalism is a valid Words With Friends word