the smallest administrative district of several European countries
"The residents of that remote commune in Switzerland vote annually on local land-use policies at their town hall."
a body of people or families living together and sharing everything
"The early settlers formed a commune where all members shared their food, tools, and labor without keeping private property."
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.
"After years of working independently in the city, Sarah finally moved to a commune where everyone pitches in for meals and chores without keeping strict accounts."
communicate intimately with; be in a state of heightened, intimate receptivity
"He seemed to commune with nature"
receive Communion, in the Catholic church
"After weeks of fasting and prayer, Maria finally felt ready to commune at Mass once again."
To converse together with sympathy and confidence; to interchange sentiments or feelings; to take counsel.
"After days of silence, the siblings finally sat by the fire to commune about their fears for the future."