Meaning & Definition of word "Excommunication"

Excommunication

ˌɛksˌkɒmjʊnɪˈkeɪʃən

1. The action of officially excluding someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church.
- Example: His excommunication from the church was a public affair that shocked the community.
2. The state of being excommunicated.
- Example: After her excommunication, she felt isolated and cut off from her former friends.
3. A formal expulsion from a religious community or group.
- Example: The council voted overwhelmingly for her excommunication due to her controversial beliefs.
4. An act of rejection or exclusion from a social or organizational group.
- Example: The organization's decision to carry out an excommunication of its dissenting members caused much debate.

Latin excommunicatio, from ex- 'out of' + communicare 'to share', making it essentially a removal from communion with the church.

excommunicated from:

Being officially barred from participating in a religious community.

threat of excommunication:

The potential consequences of one's actions leading to exclusion from a church.

act of excommunication:

The formal procedure executed to expel a member from the church.

communion:

The act of sharing or holding something in common, often used in a religious context.

heretic:

A person holding beliefs contrary to a religion, leading to the possibility of excommunication.

clergy:

The body of all people ordained for religious duties.

Meaning: Kicked out of the church.

Example Sentence: He was totally exed from his church after the scandal.

Meaning: Being put on the outs with the community.

Example Sentence: After his remarks, he got a real excommunication vibe from the group.