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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