Excommunications

/ˌɛkskəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of excommunication; multiple instances or acts of officially removing someone from religious community membership.

Etymology

From the Latin noun form 'excommunicatio,' with the English plural '-s' suffix added. The noun emphasizes the formal acts or decrees of excommunication.

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Some of history's most famous excommunications shaped world events—like when the Pope excommunicated Henry VIII, which led to the creation of the entire Church of England!

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