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Noun: communion  ku'myoonyun
  1. Sharing thoughts and feelings
    - sharing
     
  2. (Christianity) a group of Christians with a common religious faith who practice the same rites
Noun: Communion
  1. The act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
    "the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation"
    - Holy Communion, sacramental manduction, manduction

Derived forms: communions

See also: commune

Type of: denomination, intercourse, ritual, social intercourse

Part of: Eucharist, Eucharistic liturgy, Holy Eucharist, Holy Sacrament, Liturgy, Lord's Supper, sacrament of the Eucharist

Encyclopedia: Communion, Christian meaning Communion Communion, Holy Communion, Frequent