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Excommunication Definition & Meaning

excommunication
noun
  1. the state of being excommunicated
  2. the act of banishing a member of a church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the church; cutting a person off from a religious society

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Frequently asked questions

What does excommunication mean?
the state of being excommunicated the act of banishing a member of a church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the church; cutting a person off from a religious society
What part of speech is excommunication?
Excommunication is a noun.
How many definitions does excommunication have?
Excommunication has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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