noun
excommunication
ehks-kuhm-yoo-nih-KAY-shuhn
Excommunication (noun) means the formal act of expelling someone from membership in a church, especially the Catholic church. Example: “His excommunication followed years of public disagreement with church leaders.”
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The formal act of expelling someone from membership in a church, especially the Catholic church.
"His excommunication followed years of public disagreement with church leaders."
How to use excommunication
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing formally cast out of a church.
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- Plural
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Etymology
From Late Latin excommunicatio, from excommunicare, "to put outside the community."
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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.".
