real presence

/ri(ə)l ˌprɛzns/
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Other forms: real presences

Definitions of real presence
  1. noun
    (Christianity) the Christian doctrine that the body of Christ is actually present in the Eucharist
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    type of:
    church doctrine, creed, gospel, religious doctrine
    the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
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