excommunicate

Meanings

• Verb

  To exclude or expel someone from a religious community or organization.

  - "The bishop excommunicated the man for stealing from the church."
  - "She was excommunicated from the church for divorcing her husband."

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Synonyms

disfellowship , takfir

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Variants

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excommunicate , excommunicated , excommunicates , excommunicating , excommunicator , excommunicators

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Etymology

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From Latin excommunicare, meaning 'to ban from the common table'.

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Trivia

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1. Excommunication was used as a political weapon during the European Middle Ages, with rulers excommunicating their enemies to undermine their legitimacy.

2. In some cases, excommunication has been used as a form of psychological punishment, with the person being excommunicated experiencing feelings of isolation and shame.

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1. Excommunication in Christianity: Excommunication is a penalty used in various Christian denominations, including the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is typically imposed for grave sins, such as heresy, apostasy, or murder.

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Culture

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Excommunication is a serious religious penalty, usually imposed for grave sins. It involves being cut off from the religious community and denied the sacraments. In some cases, excommunication may also involve social and economic sanctions.

How to Memorize "excommunicate"

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'excommunicate' with the idea of being cut off or excluded from a group or community.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Excluded from the Exclusive' to help remember the meaning of 'excommunicate'.

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