communion
Often Communion .Also called Holy Communion. Christianity.
the celebration of the Eucharist .
the act of receiving the Eucharistic elements.
the elements of the Eucharist; the consecrated bread and wine.
the antiphon sung at a Eucharistic service.
a group of persons having a common religious faith; a religious denomination: The Church of Pakistan is part of the Anglican communion.The organization promotes Islamic solidarity and fosters a sense of belonging to the Islamic communion worldwide.
a group of people sharing a profession, hobby, interest, etc.: Just as there are rascals in the communion of bankers, editors, doctors, or barbers, so there are rascals among fishermen.
interchange or sharing of thoughts or emotions; intimate communication: Each day I spend some time walking the trails in communion with nature.The two enjoyed a wordless communion in the comfort of each other’s company.
association; fellowship: Light has no communion with darkness.
the act of sharing something or holding it in common, or the state of something so held: Fundamental to Scots law was the “communion of goods,” the joint ownership of property by spouses.
Origin of communion
1Other words from communion
- com·mun·ion·a·ble, adjective
- com·mun·ion·al, adjective
- self-com·mun·ion, noun
Words Nearby communion
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How to use communion in a sentence
Again, that pre-communion questionnaire sin litmus test might prove handy.
The Great Divide Facing Pope Francis That Only Catholics Understand | Barbie Latza Nadeau | September 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn fact, the communion conundrum highlights the first visible fissure in the church of Francis.
The Great Divide Facing Pope Francis That Only Catholics Understand | Barbie Latza Nadeau | September 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFor close to two thousand years, Christians have been taking Holy communion.
The Midichlorians Made Me Do It: Can Microbes Explain Religion? | Michael Schulson | August 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut to these people, it's a religious rite ranked right up there with First communion—or Mardi Gras.
The Stacks: The Neville Brothers Stake Their Claim as Bards of the Bayou | John Ed Bradley | April 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe primary motivation is communion with your fellow human beings.
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This hurly-burly,” said he, drawing her into a quiet eddy of the stream, “is no place for the communion of two twin souls.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeThe central ceremony of the confarreatio was an act partly of sacrifice, partly, one might almost say, of communion.
The Religion of Ancient Rome | Cyril BaileySome are constantly being added, others are removed from her communion on earth, but her characteristic absolute identity remains.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamThe privileges enjoyed by the children of those in communion with the Church, manifest them to be under obligation.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamAll who are not in the communion of the true Church, are exposed to the wrath threatened against those who are far from God.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John Cunningham
British Dictionary definitions for communion (1 of 2)
/ (kəˈmjuːnjən) /
an exchange of thoughts, emotions, etc
possession or sharing in common; participation
(foll by with) strong emotional or spiritual feelings (for): communion with nature
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
Origin of communion
1Derived forms of communion
- communional, adjective
- communionally, adverb
British Dictionary definitions for Communion (2 of 2)
/ (kəˈmjuːnjən) /
the act of participating in the Eucharist
the celebration of the Eucharist, esp the part of the service during which the consecrated elements are received
the consecrated elements of the Eucharist
(as modifier): Communion cup
- Abbreviation: Holy Communion
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Cultural definitions for Communion
A sacrament of Christianity. In a reenactment of the Last Supper, the words of Jesus — “This is my body” and “This is my blood” — are spoken over bread and wine (the elements of Communion), which are then shared by the worshipers. Communion, also known as the Eucharist, commemorates the death of Jesus. (See transubstantiation.)
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