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communion

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //kəmˈjunjən// UK //kəmjˈuːniən// com·mu·nion

n. a feeling of being very close to someone or something. It often describes a deep connection with nature, a group of people, or a spiritual power.

n. the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially when the exchange is on a mental or spiritual level.


SIMPLE

She felt a deep communion with nature while hiking.

CONTEXTUAL

The poet spent hours in silent communion with the landscape, finding inspiration in the quiet movement of the trees.

COMPLEX

The ritual was designed to foster a sense of spiritual communion among the participants, transcending their individual differences through shared silence and reflection.

Synonyms
Usage

Uncountable when referring to the abstract state of connection; countable when referring to the specific Christian religious ceremony (often capitalized as 'Communion').

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