unchurch

un·church

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhn-church]
- /ʌnˈtʃɜrtʃ/
- /ˈʌn.ˈtʃɜːtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-church]
- /ʌnˈtʃɜrtʃ/

Definitions of unchurch word

verb with object unchurch to expel (a person) from a church; excommunicate. 1
verb with object unchurch to deprive of the character and rights of a church. 1
verb unchurch to excommunicate 0
verb unchurch to remove church status from (a building) 0
verb transitive unchurch to deprive (a person) of membership in a given church 0
verb transitive unchurch to deprive (an entire congregation or sect) of its rights as a church 0

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Origin of unchurch

First appearance:

before 1610

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1610-20; un-2 + church

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Parts of speech for Unchurch

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unchurch

unchurch popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

unchurch usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unchurch

verb unchurch

cast out — To cast out something or someone means to get rid of them because you do not like or need them, or do not want to take responsibility for them.
excommunicate — Officially exclude (someone) from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church.

All 2 Synonyms of unchurch