Communion
/kəˈmjuːnjən/
Definitions
A state of sharing or fellowship, especially in a religious context; a religious ceremony, especially the Eucharist.
/kəˈmjuːnjən/
Sharing or fellowship, especially in a religious context.
The church celebrated Holy Communion.
💡 Simply: Imagine a group of friends sharing pizza and laughter; that feeling of togetherness is communion. It's also a special ceremony in some religions where people share bread and wine.
👶 For kids: Sharing something special with friends.
More Examples
There was a sense of communion among the hikers.
How It's Used
"The priest led the congregation in Holy Communion."
"They felt a deep sense of communion with nature."
Idioms & expressions
in communion with
Sharing a spiritual or emotional connection with someone or something.
"She felt in communion with nature while meditating."
From Latin *communio, from communis "common, shared". The religious sense developed in the Middle Ages.
The word's religious use has been prevalent since the Middle Ages, with its broader sense of shared experience emerging later.
Memory tip
Think 'common union' – a shared feeling or experience.