| 单词 | communion |
| 释义 | communion (once / 889 pages) n A communion is an intimate connection. Many people enjoy hiking in the woods in order to have a sort of communion with nature. When you connect in a meaningful way with something, or intimately share your feelings with someone, you experience a communion. The word implies a deep connection, particularly a spiritual one. A Communion, with a capital C and also called Holy Communion, is a Christian religious service involving consecrated bread and wine. The Latin root of communion is communionem, meaning "fellowship, mutual participation, or sharing." WORD FAMILYcommunion: communions, intercommunion+/commune: communed, communes, communing, communion, communise, communize/communise: communisation/communize: communization, communized, communizing/intercommunion: intercommunions USAGE EXAMPLESIn Iran three men who converted to Christianity were recently sentenced to 80 lashes for drinking communion wine. Wall Street Journal(Dec 23, 2016) We live these moments, seeking communion with others and with ourselves, and connection to the ancient roots and human longings they fulfill. Seattle Times(Dec 22, 2016) How can a successful oil executive, who is now the global leader of the Anglican communion, empathise with those in abject need? BBC(Dec 01, 2016) 1n sharing thoughts and feelings Syn|Hyper sharing intercourse, social intercourse communication between individuals 2n (Christianity) a group of Christians with a common religious faith who practice the same rites Hyper denomination a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith Communion (once / 4668 pages) n WORD FAMILY Communion: Communions USAGE EXAMPLESCommunion wouldn’t be the only thing that was new for Paul. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) The Rev. Lynn Jostes will preach on “Fearing, Hoping, Trusting,” and the sacraments of Communion and Baptism will be celebrated. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) Before Holy Communion commences, Pastor Diggs calls the youth forward to speak to them directly. Washington Times(Dec 25, 2016) n the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation Syn|Hypo|Hyper Holy Communion, manduction, sacramental manduction intercommunion participation in Holy Communion by members of more than one church (eg Catholic and Orthodox) ritual the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies |
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