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kiss of peace vs greeting

greeting vs kiss of peace

kiss of peace and greeting both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kiss of peace Yes No No No
greeting Yes No No No
As nouns, greeting is a hypernym of kiss of peace; that is, greeting is a word with a broader meaning than kiss of peace:
  • kiss of peace: (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
  • greeting: (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
Other hypernyms of kiss of peace include salutation.
kiss of peace (noun) greeting (noun)
(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
Difference between kiss of peace and greeting

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