Meaning of mommune | Babel Free

Definitions

A group of mothers, often with their children, that share a communal living space to support each other in parenting, household chores, and other aspects of daily life.

neologism, uncommon

Examples

“needs to form⟳ local "mommune" to share⟳ chidcare, dinnermaking, driving, etc. We could bake bread and share⟳ hand me downs and drink⟳ wine...”

“And so, more by accident than design⟳, the women hit on a new domestic set-up: the “mommune”, as it is termed in America.”

“Saltz thinks "mommunes" make⟳ a lot of sense⟳, particularly financially for single mothers so they don't have⟳ to work⟳ extra jobs, can have⟳ backup when their child is sick and also give⟳ their kids sibling-like companions.”

“"When it’s your weekend without the kids but you live⟳ in a mommune so this is how you spend⟳ it," Kristin said.”

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