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Communing: meaning, definitions and examples

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communing

 

[ kəˈmjuːnɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

spiritual connection

To commune means to communicate intimately or to share thoughts and feelings deeply with someone or something, often in a spiritual context. It can refer to a bonding experience with nature, people, or a higher power, where deep understanding and connection occur.

Synonyms

communicate, connect, interact

Examples of usage

  • She felt as if she was communing with the forest during her walk.
  • The group gathered to commune with their shared beliefs.
  • He took a moment to commune with his thoughts before making a decision.
Context #2 | Verb

religious ceremony

In a religious context, communing often refers to participating in a sacramental rite such as the Eucharist, where one shares in the body and blood of Christ. It symbolizes a deep spiritual union with the divine.

Synonyms

partake, share

Examples of usage

  • The congregation prepared for communion during the Sunday service.
  • She felt renewed after communing at the altar.
  • They distributed the bread and wine for communion.

Translations

Translations of the word "communing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comunhão

🇮🇳 सामुदायिकता

🇩🇪 Gemeinschaft

🇮🇩 komunitas

🇺🇦 спілкування

🇵🇱 wspólnota

🇯🇵 共同体

🇫🇷 communion

🇪🇸 comunión

🇹🇷 topluluk

🇰🇷 공동체

🇸🇦 تواصل

🇨🇿 společenství

🇸🇰 spoločenstvo

🇨🇳 共同体

🇸🇮 skupnost

🇮🇸 samfélag

🇰🇿 қоғам

🇬🇪 კომუნა

🇦🇿 icma

🇲🇽 comunidad

Etymology

The word 'commune' derives from the Latin 'communis,' which means 'common, public, shared by all.' The transformation of the term reflects its evolution through Old French 'commune,' meaning 'community' or 'body of people.' In the spiritual context, 'communing' carries the connotation of a profound connection among individuals or with the divine. The verb form 'commune' began to see usage in English literature around the 15th century, emphasizing both communal relationships and the significance of shared experiences in various facets of life. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded, incorporating elements of spirituality and personal introspection, highlighting the significance of intimate interactions, whether between people or in relation to nature or a higher spiritual presence.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,282 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.