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excommunicate

/ɛkskəmjuːˈnɪkeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does excommunicate mean?

verb

To formally exclude someone from a religious community or organization, often as a punishment for disobedience or heresy. To expel or ban someone from a group or community.

Example

"The church excommunicated the priest for his heretical views."

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