Definition of APOSTASY

apostasy

Meanings

Plural: apostasies

Noun

  • the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
  • the act of abandoning a party for cause
  • The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
  • Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin apostasia, from Ancient Greek ἀποστασία (apostasía, “defection, revolt”), from ἀφίστημι (aphístēmi, “I withdraw, revolt”), from ἀπό (apó, “from”) + ἵστημι (hístēmi, “I stand”).

Synonyms

backsliding[emic]] viewpoint only>, defection, disaffection, estrangement, renunciation, tergiversation

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 13

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