communion

noun

com·mu·nion kə-ˈmyü-nyən How to pronounce communion (audio)

: an act or instance of sharing

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

: the act of receiving Communion

capitalized : the part of a Communion service in which the sacrament is received

: intimate fellowship or rapport : communication

sat alone on the mountain, in communion with the wilderness

: a body of Christians having a common faith and discipline

the Anglican communion

Example Sentences

She went to the front of the church for Communion. gradually established a feeling of communion with her fellow physicians

Recent Examples on the Web LotR fans desire communion, a unique encounter with the object of their devotion, but not for any interpreter to act as God himself.

Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 2 Sep. 2022 But a crackdown on gas engines also threatens a communion that working-class Californians have shared for decades.

Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 The complaint stated Doyle had been admitted to the facility for three days while her husband attended two of their granddaughters' first communion in Ohio.

Tracy Neal, Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2022 Those strong decisions made for stronger songs, which made for stronger shows, which made for a stronger sense of communion, which made for a stronger jazz community writ large.

Chris Richards, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 While the church’s stained glass windows, altar and original woodwork have all remained untouched, ‘body’ bread and communion wine have been swapped out for South Asian street food and an expansive bar menu.

Lela London, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 There are silent vignettes about communication, separation, reflection, anguish, spiritual longing and communion.

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2022 The communion's primates responded by sanctioning TEC.

Grayson Quay, The Week, 9 Aug. 2022 Just as churches, synagogues and mosques are built to encourage worship, reflection and communion with the community and one's God, there are natural places that similarly focus the mind and instill an experience of awe.

David G. Allan, CNN, 9 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	communion
释义	communion noun com·mu·nion kə-ˈmyü-nyən 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 c capitalized : the part of a Communion service in which the sacrament is received 3 : intimate fellowship or rapport : communication sat alone on the mountain, in communion with the wilderness 4 : a body of Christians having a common faith and discipline the Anglican communion Synonyms fellowship rapport rapprochement See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She went to the front of the church for Communion. gradually established a feeling of communion with her fellow physicians Recent Examples on the Web LotR fans desire communion, a unique encounter with the object of their devotion, but not for any interpreter to act as God himself. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 2 Sep. 2022 But a crackdown on gas engines also threatens a communion that working-class Californians have shared for decades. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 The complaint stated Doyle had been admitted to the facility for three days while her husband attended two of their granddaughters' first communion in Ohio. Tracy Neal, Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2022 Those strong decisions made for stronger songs, which made for stronger shows, which made for a stronger sense of communion, which made for a stronger jazz community writ large. Chris Richards, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 While the church’s stained glass windows, altar and original woodwork have all remained untouched, ‘body’ bread and communion wine have been swapped out for South Asian street food and an expansive bar menu. Lela London, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 There are silent vignettes about communication, separation, reflection, anguish, spiritual longing and communion. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2022 The communion's primates responded by sanctioning TEC. Grayson Quay, The Week, 9 Aug. 2022 Just as churches, synagogues and mosques are built to encourage worship, reflection and communion with the community and one's God, there are natural places that similarly focus the mind and instill an experience of awe. David G. Allan, CNN, 9 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin communion-, communio mutual participation, from communis — see common entry 1 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing communion post-communion self-communion post-communion self-communion Kids Definition communion noun com·mu·nion kə-ˈmyü-nyən 1 : a close relationship in communion with nature 2 capitalized : a Christian ceremony commemorating with bread and wine the last supper of Jesus Christ 3 : a body of Christians having similar beliefs communion noun as in solidarity a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding gradually established a feeling of communion with her fellow physicians Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance solidarity fellowship friendship unity rapprochement harmony rapport oneness empathy concord sympathy understanding companionship agreement togetherness affinity amity reciprocity symbiosis friendliness chumminess accord Antonyms & Near Antonyms alienation estrangement disaffection distance coldness hostility spite antagonism enmity animosity rancor disgruntlement cold shoulder bitterness antipathy iciness jaundice See More
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