koinonia

noun

koi·​no·​nia

ˌkȯinəˈnēə,

ˌkēnə-

plural -s

1

: the Christian fellowship or body of believers

2

: intimate spiritual communion and participative sharing in a common religious commitment and spiritual community

the koinonia of the disciples with each other and with their Lord

Word History

Etymology

Greek koinōnia communion, association, partnership, from koinos common

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