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disestablish

/dɪsˈestæb.lɪʃ/ verb · British & US
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What does disestablish mean?

verb

To abolish or dissolve the official status of a church or other religious body, especially as the state church of a country. To remove or abolish an established institution or organization.

Example

"The government decided to disestablish the church as the state church."

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