Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

anathematization

Noun

/ˌæn.əˌθɛm.ə.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The act of condemning or denouncing something or someone, often in a formal manner.

Examples

The anathematization of heresy was a common practice in medieval churches.
His anathematization of the practices he once followed shocked his former peers.

Meaning

Anathematization refers to the process of declaring someone or something as anathema, which means to be formally excommunicated or denounced, typically within a religious context.