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отступни́чество — meaning in English

otstupnichestvo

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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

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

апоста́сия вероотступни́чество дезерти́рство изме́на наруше́ние