co
mmune
Plural
communes
1
a local administrative unit in certain countries, functioning as the smallest division of government
- The mayor of the commune held a town hall meeting to discuss the new public transportation plans.
- Each commune in France is responsible for providing basic services such as education and waste management to its residents.
- The budget for the commune was approved after a thorough review by the local council.
- The commune organized a community clean-up day to improve the local park and surrounding areas.
- Residents of the commune voted in the local elections to choose their representatives on the council.
2
a body of people or families living together and sharing everything