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commonality
com·mon·al·i·ty [ kòmmə nállətee ] (plural com·mon·al·i·ties)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. possession of common attributes: the sharing of characteristics or qualities with other individuals
2. common attribute: a shared characteristic or quality
3. politics 
Same as  commonalty (sense 1)

[Late 16th century. Alteration of commonalty]
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