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Definition of «anathema»

The word anathema has several meanings, but in its most common usage it refers to something that is considered to be unacceptable or taboo. It can also refer to a person or thing that is excluded from a particular group or society, often due to their beliefs or actions being deemed as contrary to the values of that group. In some religious contexts, anathema is used to describe something that has been cursed or declared unholy by a higher power.

Usage examples

  1. The politician's views on immigration were seen as anathema to many voters.
  2. The use of plastic bags has become anathema to environmentalists who champion sustainability.
  3. The idea of censorship is anathema to free speech advocates.
  4. In some cultures, expressing dissenting opinions towards the government is considered anathema.
  5. The belief in supernatural forces is often viewed as anathema to those who subscribe to scientific principles.
  6. For some people, the idea of eating meat is anathema due to ethical concerns for animal cruelty.
  7. In a democratic society, discrimination based on race, gender, or religion is considered anathema.
  8. The concept of working for a corporation was anathema to the artist, who valued creative freedom above all else.
  9. Engaging in plagiarism is anathema to academic integrity and can lead to severe consequences.
  10. The advocate for gun control believed that any form of firearm ownership was anathema to public safety.

Phrases with «anathema»

Sentences with «anathema»

  • No, what seems most likely in light of other uses of anathema in the Bible (See my Gospel Dictionary Course for explanation of these texts) is that certain Corinthian teachers were saying (while supposedly under the influence of the Holy Spirit) that the reason Jesus died is because He was suffering the consequences for sin, or for living in a sinful, human body. (redeeminggod.com)
  • That, in turn, means different tariff regimes on the island of Ireland, and consequently the political anathema of border checks. (politics.co.uk)
  • JMcK: Narrative was considered anathema in painting during the 1960s when the art critic Clement Greenberg's formalism was in an ascendant position, and still very unfashionable in the 70s and 80s. (studiointernational.com)
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