1. a member or supporter of a commune, especially a participant in the Paris Commune of 1871
Usage: historical; often capitalized when referring to the Paris Commune
2. a person who lives in or advocates for a communal society or community
Usage: modern usage

Examples

• The Communards fought to defend Paris during the uprising of 1871.
• Many Communards believed in shared property and collective governance.
• She joined a communard settlement in the countryside to live sustainably.
• The Communards were eventually suppressed by government forces.
• Modern communards often emphasize environmental and social responsibility.
• He studied the writings of prominent Communards from the 19th century.