excommunication
3 synonyms for excommunication, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The formal act of expelling someone from membership in a church, especially the Catholic church.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Late Latin excommunicatio, from excommunicare, "to put outside the community."
Full origin of excommunication →Frequently asked questions
What does “excommunication” mean?
The word “excommunication” means the formal act of expelling someone from membership in a church, especially the Catholic church. In plain terms, being formally cast out of a church.
How do you pronounce “excommunication”?
“Excommunication” is pronounced ehks-kuhm-yoo-nih-KAY-shuhn (/ɛkskəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “excommunication” in a sentence?
Here is “excommunication” used in a sentence: “His excommunication followed years of public disagreement with church leaders.”
What part of speech is “excommunication”?
“Excommunication” is a noun.
Where does the word “excommunication” come from?
The word “excommunication” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin excommunicatio, from excommunicare, "to put outside the community.".
