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communion

communion

noun ko-myoo-NYOHN Rare
People & Society Religion

Origin: From Latin 'communio' (sharing in common).

Also means

deep sharing, fellowship

Usage Note

communion refers primarily to the Catholic sacrament (faire sa communion — to take first communion), a major social and religious rite in France. It also carries a broader sense of deep spiritual or emotional unity (en communion avec la nature). La première communion often involves a large family gathering.

Examples

"Sa première communion a eu lieu en mai."

Natural Translation

Her first communion took place in May.

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