отступни́чество — meaning in English

English meaning

• apostasy noun The act of giving up or renouncing a religious faith that one previously held.
• defection noun The act of abandoning one's country, party, or cause for an opposing one.

Senses

отступни́чество is used for these senses in English:

• apostasy The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
• apostasy Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.
• defection An act or incidence of defecting.

apostasy — full definition

1. noun The act of giving up or renouncing a religious faith that one previously held.
2. noun The abandonment of a political cause, party or set of principles one formerly supported.

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