communality
[/kəˈmjuːnəlɪti/]
nounfemininepl: communalities
comunalidade
1. The quality or state of being communal; shared ownership or use by members of a community
The communality of resources in the village strengthened social bonds.
A comunalidade dos recursos na aldeia fortaleceu os laços sociais.
2. A shared feature, characteristic, or quality among members of a group
There is a communality of interests among the club members.
Há uma comunalidade de interesses entre os membros do clube.
3. The state of sharing in common with others; commonness
The communality of human experience transcends cultural boundaries.
A comunalidade da experiência humana transcende fronteiras culturais.
In Brazilian culture, 'comunalidade' reflects the strong emphasis on collectivism and community-oriented values, particularly evident in indigenous communities and traditional village structures. In the USA, the concept is often discussed in academic settings relating to shared values and collective identity in diverse societies.
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