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Word

communion

Phoneticscom·mu·nion

US/kəmˈjunjən/

UK/kəmjˈuːniən/

Definitions

01mental or spiritual connection

C1

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.”

Literary

02religious ceremony

B2 · Religion

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

C2 · Religion

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.”

Formal

Real-World Examples

“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.”
The Local · 13 Aug 2026
“There were fines imposed on those who weren’t in communion with the Anglican faith.”
Smithsonian Magazine · 1 Jul 2026

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C1 · Advanced
Frequency
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