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people's commune

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An administrative level in rural areas of the People's Republic of China from 1958 to 1983.

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History

Etymology

Calque from Chinese 人民公社 (rénmín gōngshè).

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 人民公社 (rénmín gōngshè) — administrative area
  • Finnish: kansankommuuni — administrative area
  • Swedish: folkkommun — administrative area