Word
communion
Phoneticscom·mu·nion
US/kəmˈjunjən/
UK/kəmjˈuːniən/
Definitions
01mental or spiritual connection
n. a feeling of being very close to someone or something, as if you share the same thoughts or spirit.
n. the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially when the level of connection is mental or spiritual.
“He felt a deep communion with nature while walking alone in the forest.”
“The two artists worked in silent communion, each intuitively understanding the other's creative process without the need for verbal instruction.”
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02religious ceremony
n. a Christian ceremony where people eat bread and drink wine to remember Jesus Christ.
n. the Christian sacrament in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed; also referred to as the Eucharist or the Lord's Supper.
“The children wore white clothes for their first communion at the church.”
“The priest invited the congregation to approach the altar for communion at the conclusion of the morning service.”
Usage
Often capitalized as 'Holy Communion' when referring to the specific rite.
03religious group
n. a group of Christian churches that have the same beliefs and work together.
n. a body of Christians who have a common faith and discipline and who mutually recognise each other's membership.
“The Anglican Communion is a large family of churches across the world.”
“The theological differences between the two branches made it difficult for them to remain in full communion with one another.”
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“By tomorrow, in communion with millions of others, they will be able to say: "I saw it!"
Join the conversation in our comments section below.” “There were fines imposed on those who weren’t in communion with the Anglican faith.” Related words
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