Wordiyomun
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From Latin mūnus (duty, gift, service) and commūnis (shared, common). Spans two semantic fields: sharing and duty (community, communicate, communal, communism) and protection/exemption (immune — literally 'free from duty,' munificent — generous in giving). Municipal relates to civic duties.
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common
To communicate (something); Mutual good, shared by more than one; Mutual; shared by more than one
communal
Shared by or relating to a community or group
communicate
To share information or ideas with others; to convey a message
communication
The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission
communism
A political ideology advocating collective ownership and a classless society
communist
A supporter of communism; relating to communism
community
A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition
immune
Protected against disease or harmful influence; exempt from something
immunity
Resistance to disease; exemption from obligation or penalty
immunize
To make resistant to disease, especially by vaccination
munificence
Extreme generosity in giving
munificent
Extremely generous and lavish in giving
remunerative
Financially rewarding; profitable