apostate

noun

Meaning

A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

Examples

The political party branded him an apostate for supporting the opposition's platform.
He was treated as an apostate by his former colleagues after he published his critical memoir.

Synonyms: defector, deserter, renegade, heretic

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apostate

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈpɒsteɪt/

Definition

A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

Examples

The political party branded him an apostate for supporting the opposition's platform.
He was treated as an apostate by his former colleagues after he published his critical memoir.
Many historical figures were executed for being apostates during periods of strict religious intolerance.

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