noun
apostate
Apostate (noun) means a person who has renounced a religion or faith.
noun
1
A person who has renounced a religion or faith.
2
One who, after having received sacred orders, renounces his clerical profession.
3
One who has renounced a political party, a cause, etc.
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Etymology
From Late Latin apostata, from Ancient Greek ἀποστάτης (apostátēs, “rebel”), from ἀφίστημι (aphístēmi, “to withdraw, revolt”), from ἀπό (apó, “from”) + ἵστημι (hístēmi, “to stand”).
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What is the meaning of apostate?
"apostate" (noun) means a person who has renounced a religion or faith.
What are the different meanings of apostate?
"apostate" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person who has renounced a religion or faith; 2. One who, after having received sacred orders, renounces his clerical profession; 3. One who has renounced a political party, a cause, etc.