communion
communion Lexical Profile
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• noun
A body or group of Christians or churches sharing a common religious faith and recognizing one another's sacraments.
"Bishops from across the global Anglican communion met to discuss doctrinal matters."
The sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially on a mental or spiritual level.
"Walking alone through the quiet forest gave her a deep sense of communion with nature."
The Christian sacrament in which consecrated bread and wine are consumed as a memorial of Christ's death or as a symbol of spiritual union with him.
"The congregation gathered at the altar rail to receive communion during the Sunday service."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French communion, from Late Latin communio ('mutual participation, fellowship'), derived from Latin communis ('common, shared by all').