anathème

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin anathema, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek ἀνάθεμα (anáthema).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.na.tɛm/
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Noun

anathème f (plural anathèmes)

  1. (religion) anathema (ban or curse)
    Synonym: excommunication

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