Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apostasy
noun
/əˈpɒstəsi/
Definition
The act of abandoning or renouncing a religious or political belief.
Examples
- After years of doubt, she chose apostasy and left the church.
- His apostasy from the political party shocked his supporters.
- Apostasy can have severe consequences in certain cultures.
Meaning
Apostasy refers to the decision to leave a faith or belief system that one previously adhered to.
Synonyms
- renunciation
- defection
- abandonment
- disaffection
