communalize

/kəmjuːˈnɑɪzaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something communal, or to make people share something

“The new community center was created to communalize resources and encourage neighborhood interaction.”

2. verb

to attribute or give something a communal character

“The artist’s work communalized the struggles of marginalized groups.”

3. noun

the act of making something communal

“The communalization of the land was a major point of contention in the negotiations.”

Synonyms

  • collectivize
  • socialize

Antonyms

  • individualize
  • privatize