communionist: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low Frequency (archaic/historical/technical)Formal, historical, theological; occasionally used in academic religious studies.
Quick answer
What does “communionist” mean?
A person who advocates or participates in communion, especially the Christian Eucharist.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A person who advocates or participates in communion, especially the Christian Eucharist; historically, a member of a Christian group emphasizing shared communion.
A proponent of close union, fellowship, or shared participation in any context, not exclusively religious; one who believes in the principle of communing or sharing deeply with others.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning. Slightly more likely to appear in British historical texts regarding Anglican Church history.
Connotations
Both regions carry the same primary religious/historical connotation. No modern political connotation.
Frequency
Extremely rare in both varieties, with near-identical frequency.
Grammar
How to Use “communionist” in a Sentence
[be] a communionist[describe/consider] someone as a communionist[advocate] like a communionistVocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “communionist” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- No standard verb form.
American English
- No standard verb form.
adverb
British English
- No standard adverb form.
American English
- No standard adverb form.
adjective
British English
- No standard adjective form.
American English
- No standard adjective form.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in historical theology or church history papers. e.g., 'The debate between the early communionists and the separatists.'
Everyday
Virtually never used in everyday conversation.
Technical
Specific term in religious studies/history for classifying historical Christian positions on the Eucharist.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “communionist”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “communionist”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “communionist”
- Misspelling as 'communist'.
- Using it as a synonym for 'community activist'.
- Pronouncing it identically to 'communist'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, they are completely different. A communionist is related to religious communion (Eucharist). A communist is related to a political/economic ideology.
No, it is a very rare, historical, and specialised term. You are unlikely to encounter it outside academic religious studies.
Its primary and almost exclusive meaning is religious. Any non-religious use would be highly metaphorical and extremely uncommon.
The most common error is confusing it with 'communist' due to the similar spelling and pronunciation.
A person who advocates or participates in communion, especially the Christian Eucharist.
Communionist is usually formal, historical, theological; occasionally used in academic religious studies. in register.
Communionist: in British English it is pronounced /kəˈmjuːnɪənɪst/, and in American English it is pronounced /kəˈmjuːnjənɪst/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None specific to this term.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: COMMunion-IST. A person (-IST) who is dedicated to COMMunion (the shared Christian sacrament).
Conceptual Metaphor
SHARING IS PARTICIPATION; SPIRITUAL UNITY IS PHYSICAL COMMUNION.
Practice
Quiz
A 'communionist' is primarily associated with which domain?