- (among the early Christians) a meal eaten in token of brotherly love and charity; agape.
- a rite in imitation of this, practiced by a number of modern denominations; a fellowship meal.
- a banquet or gathering of persons to promote good feeling, restore friendly relations, honor a special guest, etc.
- (among the early Christians) a religious meal eaten with others as a sign of mutual love and fellowship
- a ritual meal modelled upon this
