communion
/kəˈmjuːnjən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: communions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A joining together of minds or spirits; a mental connection.
Noun
Examples
It would be uplifting to think that the ziggurat was the first expression of Near Eastern civilization, for then one could speak about humanity's fascination with the heavens, of the human quest for communion with the infinite.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Holy Communion; the Eucharist.
Noun
Examples
It is with the day of her first communion that this narrative of mine begins.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “communion” mean?
A joining together of minds or spirits; a mental connection.
Is “communion” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.