Koinonia
n.kind, thoughtfulformal
What it means
Close fellowship and shared spiritual participation within a Christian community.
Reach for it when using the theological term for communal participation, not generic friendliness
The retreat fostered koinonia through shared meals, prayer, and service.
Choose between these
5- everyday
the group and its relationships need plain language
not when Community can exist without shared spiritual participation.
- warm
shared life and mutual support in a faith community are central
not when Fellowship also means companionship or a funded academic post.
- warm
shared life
daily mutual participation is being explained
not when Shared life is a paraphrase and omits the term's theological history.
- professional
mutual commitment becomes practical support
not when Solidarity is often political and does not carry sacramental meaning.
- formal
communion
spiritual participation and unity are intended
not when Communion can refer specifically to the Eucharist and may narrow the meaning.
Said against
3- alienation
- division
- isolation
It naturally appears in
3- Christian koinonia
Christian koinonia shaped how the congregation shared resources.
- spirit of koinonia
A spirit of koinonia grew through meals prepared together.
- practice of koinonia
The practice of koinonia joined worship with material care.
Usage notes
Koinonia is a Greek theological term used especially in Christianity. Fellowship is an incomplete translation.