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Anathema Definition & Meaning

anathema
noun
  1. a detested person; "he is an anathema to me"
  2. a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication

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Frequently asked questions

What does anathema mean?
a detested person; "he is an anathema to me" a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
What part of speech is anathema?
Anathema is a noun.
How many definitions does anathema have?
Anathema has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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