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Holy Communion

noun

communion(def 1).

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Origin of Holy Communion

First recorded in 1885–90
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Words related to holy communion

Eucharist, communion

British Dictionary definitions for holy communion

Holy Communion

noun

the celebration of the Eucharist
the consecrated elements of the Eucharist
Often shortened to: Communion
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