| Some of the communes allowed anyone to join, which seemed at first glance like a good thing. |
| Fourier believed a radically egalitarian society could be organized into a confederation of communes or phalansteries. |
| In addition, the cantons and over 3,000 communes have preserved their autonomy and decide numerous issues by popular vote. |
| I lived with various communes of people in share houses, or on shared land, I lived in tepees, in cars, in tents, in a bedroll. |
| Young people should settle into communes rather than keep haring from flat to flat in a vain attempt to keep up with the labour market. |
| It is divided into departments that are subdivided into arrondissements, communes, commune sectionals, and habitations. |
