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communion
noun /kəˈmjuː.ni.ən/Definition
› [U] formal a close relationship with someone in which feelings and thoughts are exchanged: He found spiritual communion with her. He lived in close communion with nature/God.Empathy and sensitivitySympathy and compassionRelationships in general › [C, + sing/pl verb] literary a group of people who are united by the same, especially religious, beliefs: The author has a vision of an emerging worldwide Christian communion.Followers of religious groups
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Synonyms and related words:
- bond noun (CONNECTION)
- close adjective (RELATIONSHIP)
- dalliance noun
- esprit de corps noun
- human relations noun
- interpersonal adjective
- intimate adjective (PERSONAL)
- involved adjective (EMOTIONAL)
- mixed adjective
- old adjective (VERY FAMILIAR)
- platonic adjective
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