communion

The definition of communion means sharing, or is a Christian rite in which people receive the Holy Eucharist.

(noun)

An example of communion is a group of people with the same opinion on a topic.
An example of Communion is the Roman Catholic sacrament that individuals receive around the age of 7 or 8.

See communion in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of sharing; possession in common; participation: a communion of interest
the act of sharing one's thoughts and emotions with another or others; intimate converse
an intimate relationship with deep understanding
a group of Christians professing the same faith and practicing the same rites; denomination
1. a sharing in, orcelebrating of, the Eucharist, or Holy Communion
2. the consecrated bread or wine of the Eucharist; Holy Communion

Origin: ME communioun < OFr communion < L communio, a sharing (in LL(Ec), the sacrament of communion) < communis, common

See communion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act or an instance of sharing, as of thoughts or feelings.
Religious or spiritual fellowship.
A body of Christians with a common religious faith who practice the same rites; a denomination.
Communion Ecclesiastical
a. The sacrament of the Eucharist received by a congregation.
b. The consecrated elements of the Eucharist.
c. The part of the Mass or a liturgy in which the Eucharist is received.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English communioun, Christian fellowship, Eucharist

Origin: , from Old French communion

Origin: , from Late Latin commūniō, commūniōn-

Origin: , from Latin, mutual participation

Origin: , from commūnis, common; see Common

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