Communitary

/kəˈmjuːnɪtəri/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or based on community; emphasizing communal rather than individual aspects; variant of 'communital.'

Etymology

From Latin communis (common) + -ary suffix. A variant formation alongside 'communital,' both attempting to create adjectives directly from 'community.'

Kelly Says

Both 'communitary' and 'communital' exist but are rare—English speakers strongly prefer 'communal,' showing how language naturally selects the simplest form when multiple options compete; the others survive mainly in academic writing.

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