apostat — meaning in English

English meaning

• apostate noun A person who has renounced a religion or faith.
• turncoat noun A person who betrays their former group, cause, or allegiance to join the opposing side.

Senses

apostat is used for these senses in English:

• apostate (countable, religion) A person who has renounced a religion or faith.
• turncoat A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.

apostate — full definition

1. noun A person who has renounced a religion or faith.
2. noun One who, after having received sacred orders, renounces his clerical profession.
3. noun One who has renounced a political party, a cause, etc.

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