Vocabulary Entry

excommunication

|noun • verb

noun

The act of officially excluding someone from participation in a group or community, especially in a religious context.

Example Sentences

"His excommunication from the church was a shock to the entire congregation."

"She felt ostracized after her excommunication for her beliefs."

"The council voted for his excommunication due to his controversial statements."

verb

Example Sentences

"The church decided to excommunicate the member for spreading false doctrines."

"They threatened to excommunicate anyone who did not follow the new rules."

"After much deliberation, the leaders chose to excommunicate the heretic."