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communal property

[kəˈmjuːnəl ˈprɒpərti]
nounpl: communal properties
propriedade comunal
1. Property owned jointly by a group of people or a community rather than by individuals
The village maintained the communal property for the benefit of all residents.
A aldeia mantinha a propriedade comunal para o benefício de todos os residentes.
2. Land or resources shared and managed collectively by members of a community
Communal property in traditional societies often included pastures and forests.
A propriedade comunal em sociedades tradicionais frequentemente incluía pastagens e florestas.
Synonyms
collective propertyshared propertycommon propertyjoint propertycommunity property
Antonyms
private propertyindividual propertypersonal property

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propriedade comunal
Standard usage in legal and social contexts
Portugal
propriedade comunal
Also commonly referred to as 'bem comunitário' in legislative contexts
General Brazilian
bens comuns
Alternative term emphasizing shared assets

Related Idioms & Phrases

common good
for the common weal
shared resources
collective ownership
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