Definition of Anathema
Anathema
a·nath·e·ma
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(noun)
a formal curse, performed by a pope or high council within the Church, that excommunicates someone or denounces a doctrine;
e.g. Witchcraft was grounds for anathema in the Catholic Church.
(noun)
someone or something extremely, vehemently disliked;
e.g. Racism and sexism were anathema to her.
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