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User_gary Posted 19 years ago
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common existential necessity

In the `60s, a communal riot shook a certain town. I was surprised, for it was a new settlement growing around a huge industry. The population was largely labourers and officials from all over India. There was no tradition of animosity between communities; they were united by a common existential necessity.



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common - either possessed by or used by everyone. existential - relating to existing/living. necessity - something which is essential for life/living Everyone, whatever their background, creed, caste or belief, has the same need to work and eat.

  • common - either possessed by or used by everyone.
  • existential - relating to existing/living.
  • necessity - something which is essential for life/living Everyone, whatever their background, creed, caste or belief, has the same need to work and eat.
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common - either possessed by or used by everyone.
existential - relating to existing/living.
necessity - something which is essential for life/living

Everyone, whatever their background, creed, caste or belief, has the same need to work and eat.

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