antecommunion

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noun

The part of the Anglican communion liturgy that precedes the consecration of the elements. Included may be the preparation of the blood and body of Christ, or prayer.

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Meanings

nounantecommunion (plural not attested)

alternative ante-Communion · alternative Ante-Communion

  1. no pluralChristianityThe part of the Anglican communion liturgy that precedes the consecration of the elements. Included may be the preparation of the blood and body of Christ, or prayer.

Origin

From ante- + communion.

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APA

antecommunion. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antecommunion

MLA

“antecommunion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antecommunion. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “antecommunion,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antecommunion.

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