Communion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈmjuːnjən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Communion is a noun meaning A joining together of minds or spirits; a mental connection.
Meaning
A joining together of minds or spirits; a mental connection.
More Meanings
- (Christianity) Holy Communion; the Eucharist.
- (Christianity) Ecclesiastical interrecognition of belonging to the true Church.
Example Sentences
It is with the day of her first communion that this narrative of mine begins.
It would be uplifting to think that the ziggurat was the first expression of Near Eastern civilization, for then one could speak about humanity's fascination with the heavens, of the human quest for communion with the infinite.
Word Forms
- communions
Synonyms for communion
Depending on context, synonyms include sacrament, petition, prayer, sharing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prayer, sharing, petition, church, eucharist, fellowship.
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