communion (a christian sacrament in which consecrated bread and wine are consumed as memorials of christ's death or as symbols f
1communion — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin communion , communio mutual participation, from communis Date: 14th century 1. an act or instance of sharing 2. a. capitalized a Christian sacrament in which consecrated bread and wine are consumed as… …
2Holy Communion — Ho′ly Commun′ion n. 1) rel a Christian sacrament in which consecrated bread and wine are consumed as the body and blood of Christ or as symbols of Christ s body and blood or as memorials of Christ s death 2) the consecrated bread and wine; the… …
3Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …
