excommunication
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The formal exclusion of a person from membership and participation in a religious community, especially the Catholic Church.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The king faced _____ after repeatedly defying the pope's orders."
Answer: excommunication
In your own words, what does "excommunication" mean?
The formal exclusion of a person from membership and participation in a religious community, especially the Catholic Church.
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