Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

anathematisation

noun

/əˌnæθˈmeɪtəˌzeɪʃən/

Definition

The act of officially declaring someone or something as cursed or excommunicated.

Examples

The anathematisation of heretical thoughts was common in medieval times.
After the anathematisation of the controversial book, its author faced significant backlash.
The church’s anathematisation of certain practices led to a schism within the congregation.

Meaning

Anathematisation refers to the formal exclusion from a community or the denouncement of certain beliefs or practices, often related to religious or moral objections.