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Defrocked Meaning in English

word · lemma: defrock

dɪˈfrɑkt
di-FRAHKT
dɪfɹˈɒkt
di-FROKKT

التعريف

When a priest or other clergy member is officially removed from their position and no longer allowed to perform religious duties. Can sometimes be used figuratively for losing an official role.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Formal or journalistic term, mostly for clergy. Not used for ordinary jobs. Also used metaphorically for dramatic loss of authority. Commonly found in news or church contexts.

جمل نموذجية

The priest was defrocked after the investigation.

basic

If a cleric breaks the law, they can be defrocked.

basic

He read a book about a defrocked bishop.

basic

After being defrocked, he struggled to find a new career.

natural

The scandal led to three priests being defrocked.

natural

He joked about being the only defrocked member at the reunion.

natural