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Synonyms & Similar Words
fellowship
sharing
participation
union
alliance
cooperation
collaboration
mutualism
reciprocity
symbiosis
harmony
accord
concord
agreement
understanding
rapport
affinity
bond
tie
link
connection
relationship
interaction
interdependence
togetherness
solidarity
oneness
unity
integration
amalgamation
merger
fusion
blending
mingling
intermingling
communing
socializing
fraternizing
associating
Meaning of Communion
The primary meaning of the word "Communion" refers to the act of sharing or participating in something, especially a spiritual or emotional experience.
Definitions
- The sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially on a spiritual level
- A group of people united by a common interest or activity
- The Eucharist or mass, especially in Christian traditions
- The act of receiving or sharing in the Eucharist
Etymology of Communion
The word "Communion" originates from Old French "communión", derived from Latin "communio", meaning "sharing" or "fellowship", which is a combination of "communis", meaning "common" and the suffix "-ion", forming a noun indicating a process or state.
Example Uses
- The sense of communion among the crowd was palpable during the music festival
- The church service ended with a communion ceremony
- The team felt a deep communion after working together for months on the project
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
isolation
separation
division
disunion
discord
conflict
estrangement
alienation
detachment
disconnection
solitude
loneliness
segregation
exclusion
rejection
repulsion
antagonism
hostility
rivalry
opposition
indifference
apathy