communal

(eg. house, rose, human )

communal  /kə ˈmju nəl/ ? Meaning of "communal"

Add to My List

Definition(s):

  1. (adj) for or by a group rather than individuals
  2. (adj) relating to a small administrative district or community

Derived Word(s)

commune, community

Quotes

  1. "India's resources are not to be divided on communal lines. Every Indian, irrespective of his religion, has equal rights over the country's resources," BJP president Rajnath Singh said.
    on Dec 11, 2006 By: Manmohan Singh Source: GulfNews

  2. "I call on the people to remain calm and not give in to deliberate provocations aimed at fanning communal hatred and violence; remain vigilant against the forces of terror, and continue to assist the Police and Security Forces in the task of...
    on Jun 6, 2008 By: Mahinda Rajapakse Source: Asian Tribune

  3. The bombers may have been aiming "to create communal tension," said Vasundhara Raje, the chief minister of Rajasthan state, of which Jaipur is the capital. "But there is peace in the city. The curfew was a precaution."
    on May 14, 2008 By: Vasundhara Raje Source: Arab News

Word of the Day
denigrate
/ˈdɛ nə ˌɡreɪt /

Nearby definitions