Anatheme

/ˈænəˌθiːm/ noun

Definition

An alternative or archaic spelling of anathema; a curse, condemnation, or person/thing that is universally hated and rejected.

Etymology

A variant spelling of anathema, which comes from Greek anathema. The alternate spelling anatheme preserves an older English form sometimes used in historical texts.

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Witches were considered anathemes in medieval Europe—society treated them as curses personified, leading to tragic hunts that killed thousands of innocent people.

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