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    communion
    /kəˈmjuːnɪən/

    noun

    • 1. the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially on a mental or spiritual level: "in this churchyard communion with the dead was almost palpable"
    • 2. the service of Christian worship at which bread and wine are consecrated and shared: "Communion was celebrated once a month" Similar EucharistHoly CommunionLord's SupperMass

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › communionCommunion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : an act or instance of sharing. 2. a. capitalized : a Christian sacrament in which consecrated bread and wine are consumed as memorials of Christ's death or as symbols for the realization of a spiritual union between Christ and communicant or as the body and blood of Christ. b. : the act of receiving Communion.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMMUNION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    COMMUNION definition: 1. a close relationship with someone in which feelings and thoughts are exchanged: 2. a group of…. Learn more.

  4. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › EucharistEucharist - Wikipedia

    The Eucharist (/ ˈ juː k ər ɪ s t / YOO-kər-ist; from Koinē Greek: εὐχαριστία, romanized: evcharistía, lit. ' thanksgiving '), also called Holy Communion, the Blessed Sacrament or the Lord's Supper, is a Christian rite, considered a sacrament in most churches and an ordinance in others.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › communionCOMMUNION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    a religious group or denomination having a common body of beliefs, doctrines, and practices. the spiritual union held by Christians to exist between individual Christians and Christ, their Church, or their fellow Christians.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMMUNION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. an exchange of thoughts, emotions, etc. 2. possession or sharing in common; participation. 3. (foll by with) strong emotional or spiritual feelings (for) communion with nature. 4. a religious group or denomination having a common body of beliefs, doctrines, and practices.

  7. christian.net › theology-and-spirituality › what-does-communion-meanWhat Does Communion Mean - Christian.net

    Feb 19, 2024 · Communion, also known as the Eucharist or the Lord's Supper, holds profound significance in Christianity. It is a sacred ritual that symbolizes the spiritual nourishment and unity of believers with Christ and with one another.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › communionCommunion - definition of communion by The Free Dictionary

    n. 1. an exchange of thoughts, emotions, etc. 2. possession or sharing in common; participation. 3. (foll by with) strong emotional or spiritual feelings (for): communion with nature. 4. (Ecclesiastical Terms) a religious group or denomination having a common body of beliefs, doctrines, and practices. 5.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncommunion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of communion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarycommunion | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    communion meaning: the Christian ceremony in which people eat bread and drink wine, as symbols of Christ's body and…. Learn more.

  11. www.biblestudytools.com › bible-study › topical-studiesWhat is Communion? It's Meaning and Symbolism Explained - Bible...

    Mar 2, 2023 · Weekly, monthly, or hardly ever. Communion is celebrated in Christian churches around the world, but it’s more than a mid-sermon snack. So, what is it actually? And why is it celebrated so many different ways?