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intercommunion

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

communion (association) between people or groups

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning 2

The participation, together, in Holy Communion of people from different denominations

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Meaning 3

In Roman Catholicism, the theological principle which governs whether it is permissible for a Roman Catholic to partake of the Eucharist in a non-Catholic service, and vice versa

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Meaning 4

participation in Holy Communion by members of more than one church (eg Catholic and Orthodox)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: Communion, Holy Communion, sacramental manduction, manduction

History

Etymology

From inter- + communion.