eucharist

/juːˈkærist/

Definitions

1. noun

a sacrament in Christianity, especially the bread and wine used in the Eucharist, which are consecrated and believed to be the body and blood of Christ.

“The priest administered the Eucharist to the congregation during Sunday Mass.”

2. noun

a ceremony or ritual commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, in which bread and wine are consecrated and believed to be the body and blood of Christ.

“The Eucharist is a central part of Christian worship and is observed in many different traditions.”

3. noun

a symbol of unity and shared faith among Christians.

“The Eucharist is a powerful reminder of our connection to one another as believers.”

Synonyms

  • communion
  • sacrament

Antonyms

  • blasphemy
  • heresy