communal

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Those offspring hibernate over winter as larvae - caterpillars - in a communal silken web called a hibernaculum.

From BBC

By organising communal prayers, gatherings, and events, his work on behalf of the hostages and their families became a calling.

From Barron's

In addition to the amenities found in the unit, the apartment building itself also offers residents the use of a number of communal spaces, including a children’s playroom and an expansive rooftop.

From MarketWatch

“My preschool had these communal restrooms — just five toilets lined up ... no barriers, no doors. It was like a Roman bathhouse,” the performer said, drawing a laugh from one woman in the second row.

From Los Angeles Times

Men carry buckets of water for the communal kitchens and improvised latrines while women stir massive pots over open flames.

From Barron's