1. to officially exclude someone from participation in the sacraments and services of a Christian church
Usage: religious

1. a person who has been excommunicated from a church
Usage: religious

1. having been excommunicated from a church
Usage: religious

Examples

• The church decided to excommunicate him for his controversial teachings.
• She was excommunicated after refusing to follow church doctrine.
• The bishop threatened to excommunicate anyone who supported the rebellion.
• As an excommunicate, he was no longer welcome at religious services.
• The excommunicate members formed their own religious community.
• He remained excommunicate for several years before being readmitted.
• The excommunicate priest continued to practice his faith privately.