Communitarian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˌmjuː.nɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Communitarian is an adjective meaning Considering the community to be of central importance.
Meaning
Considering the community to be of central importance.
More Meanings
- Of or pertaining to the philosophy of communitarianism.
- An adherent of communitarianism.
- A member of a community.
Example Sentences
This book takes a communitarian approach to ethics.
I'm a libertarian, but John here is a communitarian.
Prior to the modern age, most human societies were communitarian.
Based on their remarks, he said, some of the smart-meter opponents are a blend of egalitarian and communitarian.
Word Forms
- communitarians
Synonyms for communitarian
Depending on context, synonyms include communitarianist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include communal, community, grass-roots, allocentric, sociocommunicative, communistic.
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