Commensality refers to sharing food at the same table, and this concept has synonyms in different languages and cultures. In Spanish, "comunalidad" describes the practice of sharing food as a social ritual. "Sobremesa" refers to the custom of staying at the table after communal meals to continue conversing and enjoying each other's company. The Japanese term "okage sama" expresses gratitude towards others who shared their food and helped to sustain life. "Mantou" in Chinese is a steamed bun that represents the act of sharing and eating together. In Ethiopian culture, "gursha" is the tradition of feeding each other with one's own hands, signifying a bond between individuals. These synonyms illustrate the diversity of ways people connect and socialize through food.