Discommune

/ˌdɪskəˈmjuːn/ verb

Definition

To break off or dissolve a communal relationship; to separate from a community or communion.

Etymology

From dis- + commune (from Latin communis, 'shared'). This word suggests ending a shared state or relationship, particularly a spiritual or communal bond.

Kelly Says

In religious and spiritual contexts, 'discommune' carries weight—it means cutting ties with your community in a formal way. It's rarer than 'excommunicate' but has this solemn, final quality to it.

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