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Definition of communitorium in English:

communitorium

Pronunciation /kəˌmjuːnɪˈtɔːrɪəm/

noun

historical

  • A community organized according to communitarian principles.

    The reformer (John) Goodwyn Barmby (1820–81) established the Communitorium at Hanwell, Middlesex, in 1842. In 1844 it was renamed the Communist Church.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From communit- + -orium, after communitarian, communitarian.