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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

disfellowship

/dɪsˈfɛləʊʃɪp/ noun · British & US
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What does disfellowship mean?

noun

The act of excluding someone from a community or organization, often due to a disagreement or breach of rules. A state of being excluded from a community or organization.

Example

"The church's decision to disfellowship the member who had been involved in the scandal caused a stir among the congregation."

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