communalism
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8.1
- noun
- /kəˈmjunəˌlɪzəm/
:
comunalismo
- Yet, Albury further realized that the traditional cooperative learning paradigm uses the notion of external rewards as the incentive for a cooperative group to do well, whereas the notion of communalism is tied more to the social need to work together for the betterment of the group.
- notion of communalism
Examples
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The Oneida Community practiced communalism and mutual criticism.
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It is an affirmation of loyalty, trust, and support, to a large extent born out of a sense of isolation and detachment from the larger mainstream society and an African tradition of communalism (Billingsley, 1968).
Academic text (1992) -
In this instance, the notion of communalism is very important.
Academic text (1992) -
"What we really are is libertarian with a very strong communalism streak," Dean said.
Blog text (10) -
The authors explained this difference in learning style as due to the communalism and social connectedness so central to the African American experience.
Academic text (1992) -
Communalism is an awareness that social bonds and responsibilities transcend individual privileges.
Academic text (2003) -
Africa is still a communal society, and it is this communalism that defines a people's perception of self-interest, their freedom, and their location in the social whole.
Academic text (1998) -
Self-determination does not necessarily mean independence or individual autonomy, and these constructs are intentionally rejected within some cultures that highly value interdependence and communalism.
Academic text (2018) -
Spirituality is of particular importance to the African American community because it implies a sense of interconnectedness that is consistent with the traditional African values of communalism and interdependence (Doswell et al., 2003; Frame & Williams, 1996).
Academic text (2008) -
While living in the commune, they embraced communalism, sharing food and responsibilities equally.
Synonyms
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6.3
A belief that the group's needs come before individual needs
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3.8
A life where people share a home, chores, and costs
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9.1
To put community life and public duties above individual interests
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5.7
A way people act, own, or share things together
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6.8
A way of behaving that values shared responsibility and working together
A feeling of sharing and support among people in a group
Antonyms
How Communal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Communalism comes from commune, from a root that means 'common' or 'shared', the same root you see in community and common. So communalism in this sense is about living together and sharing things and duties in a group.