apostasy in Russian
apostasy in Russian is отсту́пничество, отступни́чество, апоста́сия — apostasy means the act of giving up or renouncing a religious faith that one previously held.
apostasy in Russian
отсту́пничество
Pronounced: otstupnichestvo
The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
отступни́чество
Pronounced: otstupnichestvo
The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
апоста́сия
Pronounced: apostasiya
Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.
вероотступни́чество
Pronounced: verootstupnichestvo
Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.
отступни́чество
Pronounced: otstupnichestvo
Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.
What does "apostasy" mean?
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noun The act of giving up or renouncing a religious faith that one previously held.
"In some countries apostasy is still treated as a criminal offence."
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noun The abandonment of a political cause, party or set of principles one formerly supported.
"Voting with the opposition was, to his old allies, plain apostasy."
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apostasy in a sentence
- In some countries apostasy is still treated as a criminal offence.
- Her family regarded her decision to leave the church as apostasy.
- Voting with the opposition was, to his old allies, plain apostasy.
- The memoir was read as an act of ideological apostasy.
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What is "apostasy" in Russian?
"apostasy" in Russian is отсту́пничество, отступни́чество, апоста́сия. apostasy means: The act of giving up or renouncing a religious faith that one previously held.
How do you pronounce отсту́пничество?
"apostasy" in Russian is отсту́пничество, pronounced "otstupnichestvo".
How do you use "apostasy" in a sentence?
Example: "In some countries apostasy is still treated as a criminal offence." In Russian, "apostasy" is отсту́пничество, отступни́чество, апоста́сия.
Are there other ways to say "apostasy" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "apostasy": отсту́пничество, отступни́чество, апоста́сия, вероотступни́чество.
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