Communicant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈmjuːnɪkənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Communicant is a noun meaning One who communicates.
Meaning
One who communicates.
More Meanings
- Communicating.
- (Christianity) A person who receives (or is allowed to receive) the elements (i.e., bread and wine) of the sacrament of Holy Communion. (Compare also these terms: communion, Communion, Lord's Supper, Mass, Eucharist, Divine Liturgy.)
Example Sentences
partakers communicant with the bodie of Christ
Each was a messenger and communicant with a special branch of knowledge.
The folded hands and submissive posture of the orderly line of communicants.
1706 August 30, Francis Atterbury, a sermon preached at the funeral of Mr. Bennett a never-failing monthly communicant
Word Forms
- communicants
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