communion

noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The sharing of intimate thoughts and feelings.

  2. 2.

    (Communion, Holy Communion) A Christian sacrament in which bread and wine are consecrated and shared.

  3. 3.

    A group of Christians with a common faith and discipline.

  4. 4.

    Fellowship or association with others who share common beliefs.

Related words

See also: Eucharist, commune, community

Etymology

From Latin communio ("mutual participation, sharing"), from communis ("common"). The religious sense derives from the sharing of the Eucharist.