communion· n.
1 the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings.
2 (also Holy Communion) the service of Christian worship at which bread and wine are consecrated and shared; the Eucharist.
3 a relationship of recognition and acceptance between Christian Churches or denominations. Ø a group of Christian Churches or communities which recognize one another’s ministries or that of a central authority.
– ORIGIN ME: from L. communio(n-), from communis (see common).
