Communion

Other forms: Communions

Definitions of Communion
  1. noun
    the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
    “the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation”
    synonyms: Holy Communion, manduction, sacramental manduction
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    types:
    intercommunion
    participation in Holy Communion by members of more than one church (eg Catholic and Orthodox)
    type of:
    ritual
    the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
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