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Word: Communion
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: from Latin communio(n-), from communis (see common)
kəˈmjuːnɪən
the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially on a mental or spiritual level
Short Definition:sharing of intimate thoughts
Examples:- in this churchyard communion with the dead was almost palpable
- for a moment there was a blessed communion between them
the service of Christian worship at which bread and wine are consecrated and shared
Short Definition:Christian service at which bread and wine are consecrated
Examples:- Communion was celebrated once a month
- communion service
- communion wine
a relationship of recognition and acceptance between Christian Churches or denominations, or between individual Christians or Christian communities and a Church
Short Definition:relationship between Christian Churches or denominations
Examples:- the Eastern Churches are not in communion with Rome
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