self-communion

self-com·mun·ion

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Definitions of self-communion word

noun self-communion (often initial capital letter). Also called Holy Communion. Ecclesiastical. the act of receiving the Eucharistic elements. the elements of the Eucharist. the celebration of the Eucharist. the antiphon sung at a Eucharistic service. 1
noun self-communion a group of persons having a common religious faith; a religious denomination: Anglican communion. 1
noun self-communion association; fellowship. 1
noun self-communion interchange or sharing of thoughts or emotions; intimate communication: communion with nature. 1
noun self-communion the act of sharing, or holding in common; participation. 1
noun self-communion the state of things so held. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin commūniōn- (stem of commūniō) a sharing, equivalent to commūn(is) common + -iōn- -ion

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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