noun
communion
kuh-MYOO-nee-uhn/kəˈmjuːniən/
A shared spiritual connection or fellowship.
Quiet conversation around the table gives the friends a sense of communion.
Etymology
The underlying idea is having something in common through mutual participation. This sharing could be religious fellowship, and the word also came to describe close exchange between people.
In context
But my communion with him, it’s affected if I wander into the far country knowingly and willingly, then I close off my relationship with the Father and I get miserable.
More examples
- She feels a deep communion with nature during her morning walks.
- Their shared prayers create a feeling of communion.
- The two Christian communions share many beliefs but have separate leaders.
Forms
communion · communions
Similar words
- fellowship
- Emphasizes friendly association and shared interests more than spiritual unity.
- kinship
- Suggests a deep bond based on shared qualities or experiences.