communion

noun

com·mu·nion | \ kə-ˈmyü-nyən

Definition of communion

1 : an act or instance of sharing

2a capitalized : a Christian sacrament in which consecrated bread and wine are consumed as memorials of Christ's death or as symbols for the realization of a spiritual union between Christ and communicant or as the body and blood of Christ

b : the act of receiving Communion

c capitalized : the part of a Communion service in which the sacrament is received

3 : intimate fellowship or rapport : communication sat alone on the mountain, in communion with the wilderness

4 : a body of Christians having a common faith and discipline the Anglican communion

Synonyms More Example Sentences Learn More about communion

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of communion in a Sentence

She went to the front of the church for Communion. gradually established a feeling of communion with her fellow physicians

Recent Examples on the Web

Something better in theory than in practice: Taking communion every single day. — Ashley Judd, Marie Claire, "Ashley Judd on the Craziest Thing She's Done For Love," 22 Mar. 2019 People who have prepared to become part of the church are baptized and partake in communion for the first time. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, "What Is Holy Saturday, the Day Before Easter, and Why Do We Celebrate It?," 1 Mar. 2019 The Russian Orthodox Church suspended communion with Bartholomew’s Ecumenical Patriarchate in protest in October. — James Marson, WSJ, "Ukraine Creates ‘a Church Without Putin’," 15 Dec. 2018 Louis Fratino’s magical portraits of friends and lovers capture the last moment of distance that precedes an erotic communion: Though the pictures are all perfectly clear, so is every separate mark that makes them up. — Will Heinrich, New York Times, "What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week," 13 June 2018 Still, with that, the Vatican said all bishops in China are now in communion with Rome. — Christopher Bodeen, Fox News, "Vatican agreement with China draws concerns amid crackdown," 28 Sep. 2018 The Vatican announced the deal Saturday, saying that from now on all bishops in China are in communion with Rome. — Nicole Winfield, The Seattle Times, "Pope acknowledges China bishop deal will cause suffering," 25 Sep. 2018 Kate Middleton herself also received communion at the Chapel Royal just before her wedding to Prince William. — Raisa Bruner, Time, "Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Fascinating History of Prince Louis's Christening Dress," 9 July 2018 Under Catholic teaching, divorce is not permitted, and Catholics who remarry after divorce are therefore understood to be in a state of sin that precludes their ability to take communion. — Tara Isabella Burton, Vox, "Catholic Church insiders are calling for Pope Francis to resign. Here’s why.," 28 Aug. 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'communion.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.