Phrase guide
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noun
A symbolic communal meal held by early Christians in commemoration of the eucharist.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: Christianity
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Synonyms: agape
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A religious service held by Moravians, Methodists and some other group, in imitation of such gatherings, characterised by partaking in a simple meal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: Christianity
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Any banquet or gathering to promote goodwill among the participants.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, figuratively
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: agape
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: religious ceremony, religious ritual
noun
a social gathering intended to create goodwill among the participants
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: social gathering, social affair
History
From love + feast, partial calque of Latin agape and Koine Greek ἀγάπη (agápē).
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
