open table

noun

The practice of some Protestant churches of allowing all people to take Communion, regardless of whether they are members of the church.

Meanings

nounopen table (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelifestyleThe practice of some Protestant churches of allowing all people to take Communion, regardless of whether they are members of the church.

    Synonyms: open communion

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe practice of some Protestant churches of allowing all people to take Communion, regardless of whether they are members of the church.

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APA

open table. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/open%20table

MLA

“open table.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/open%20table. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “open table,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/open%20table.

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