communion
noun
com·mu·nion kə-ˈmyü-nyən 
1
: an act or instance of sharing
2
a
capitalized : a Christian sacrament in which consecrated bread and wine are consumed as memorials of Christ's death or as symbols for the realization of a spiritual union between Christ and communicant or as the body and blood of Christ
b
: the act of receiving Communion
c
capitalized : the part of a Communion service in which the sacrament is received
3
: intimate fellowship or rapport : communication
sat alone on the mountain, in communion with the wilderness
4
: a body of Christians having a common faith and discipline
the Anglican communion
Synonyms
- fellowship
- rapport
- rapprochement
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
She went to the front of the church for Communion. gradually established a feeling of communion with her fellow physicians
Recent Examples on the Web LotR fans desire communion, a unique encounter with the object of their devotion, but not for any interpreter to act as God himself. 
Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 2 Sep. 2022 But a crackdown on gas engines also threatens a communion that working-class Californians have shared for decades. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 The complaint stated Doyle had been admitted to the facility for three days while her husband attended two of their granddaughters' first communion in Ohio. Tracy Neal, Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2022 Those strong decisions made for stronger songs, which made for stronger shows, which made for a stronger sense of communion, which made for a stronger jazz community writ large. Chris Richards, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 While the church’s stained glass windows, altar and original woodwork have all remained untouched, ‘body’ bread and communion wine have been swapped out for South Asian street food and an expansive bar menu. Lela London, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 There are silent vignettes about communication, separation, reflection, anguish, spiritual longing and communion. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2022 The communion's primates responded by sanctioning TEC. Grayson Quay, The Week, 9 Aug. 2022 Just as churches, synagogues and mosques are built to encourage worship, reflection and communion with the community and one's God, there are natural places that similarly focus the mind and instill an experience of awe. David G. Allan, CNN, 9 Aug. 2022 See More
Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 2 Sep. 2022 But a crackdown on gas engines also threatens a communion that working-class Californians have shared for decades. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 The complaint stated Doyle had been admitted to the facility for three days while her husband attended two of their granddaughters' first communion in Ohio. Tracy Neal, Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2022 Those strong decisions made for stronger songs, which made for stronger shows, which made for a stronger sense of communion, which made for a stronger jazz community writ large. Chris Richards, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 While the church’s stained glass windows, altar and original woodwork have all remained untouched, ‘body’ bread and communion wine have been swapped out for South Asian street food and an expansive bar menu. Lela London, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 There are silent vignettes about communication, separation, reflection, anguish, spiritual longing and communion. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2022 The communion's primates responded by sanctioning TEC. Grayson Quay, The Week, 9 Aug. 2022 Just as churches, synagogues and mosques are built to encourage worship, reflection and communion with the community and one's God, there are natural places that similarly focus the mind and instill an experience of awe. David G. Allan, CNN, 9 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin communion-, communio mutual participation, from communis — see common entry 1
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing communion
Kids Definition
communion
noun
com·mu·nion kə-ˈmyü-nyən
1
: a close relationship
in communion with nature
2
capitalized : a Christian ceremony commemorating with bread and wine the last supper of Jesus Christ
3
: a body of Christians having similar beliefs
communion
noun
as in solidarity
a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding gradually established a feeling of communion with her fellow physicians Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- solidarity
- fellowship
- friendship
- unity
- rapprochement
- harmony
- rapport
- oneness
- empathy
- concord
- sympathy
- understanding
- companionship
- agreement
- togetherness
- affinity
- amity
- reciprocity
- symbiosis
- friendliness
- chumminess
- accord
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- alienation
- estrangement
- disaffection
- distance
- coldness
- hostility
- spite
- antagonism
- enmity
- animosity
- rancor
- disgruntlement
- cold shoulder
- bitterness
- antipathy
- iciness
- jaundice