love feast
Americannoun
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(among the early Christians) a meal eaten in token of brotherly love and charity; agape.
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a rite in imitation of this, practiced by a number of modern denominations; a fellowship meal.
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a banquet or gathering of persons to promote good feeling, restore friendly relations, honor a special guest, etc.
noun
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Also called: agape. (among the early Christians) a religious meal eaten with others as a sign of mutual love and fellowship
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a ritual meal modelled upon this
Etymology
Origin of love feast
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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The concerts proved to be a love feast all around.
From Chicago Tribune • Apr. 17, 2011
No. The white rhinos went on a five-day love feast, and the male gained 50 lbs. browsing on plants.
From Time Magazine Archive
At the very least, high-level Soviet officials deplore the possibility of what some call a "love feast" between the U.S. and the Chinese.
From Time Magazine Archive
On the surface, Secretary of State James Baker's confirmation hearings last month were a love feast.
From Time Magazine Archive
In addition, we should not imagine that relations between Muralug Islanders and Cape York Aborigines were an uninterrupted love feast at which Aborigines eagerly sopped up culture from island teachers.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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