excommunicant in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Excommunicant: a person who has been officially excluded from participation in the sacraments and services of a religious community, typically due to violating its laws or doctrines.
Sample Sentences
- The excommunicant was shunned by the community for violating the church's sacred laws.
- After his excommunication, he struggled to find a sense of belonging outside the confines of his former faith.
- The council debated the consequences of labeling someone as an excommunicant in such a close-knit congregation.
- Despite being an excommunicant, she still attended the services in hopes of reconciliation.
- His status as an excommunicant weighed heavily on him, making it difficult to connect with friends and family.