apostate
5 synonyms and 2 antonyms for apostate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who has given up their religious faith.
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Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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Etymology
Came from Late Latin apostata, from Ancient Greek ἀποστάτης (apostátēs, 'rebel'), from ἀφίστημι (aphístēmi, 'to withdraw, revolt'), from ἀπό (apó, 'from') plus ἵστημι (hístēmi, 'to stand').
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