Phrase guide

real presence

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The actual presence of Christ's body and blood in the Eucharistic sacrament.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

(Christianity) the Christian doctrine that the body of Christ is actually present in the Eucharist

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: religious doctrine, church doctrine, gospel, creed

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: reaalipreesenssi — presence of Christ's body and blood
  • German: Realpräsenz — presence of Christ's body and blood
  • Portuguese: presença real — presence of Christ's body and blood
  • Romanian: prezență reală — presence of Christ's body and blood
  • Swedish: realpresens — presence of Christ's body and blood