Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apostatic
adjective
/ˌæpəˈstætɪk/
Definition
pertaining to or characterized by apostasy, which is the abandonment of a religious or political belief.
Examples
- His apostatic views on the established religion caused a rift within the community.
- The apostatic stance taken by the group led to much controversy.
Meaning
Apostatic refers to the act of renouncing or abandoning one’s faith or beliefs.
Synonyms
- renunciatory
- heretical
- dissident
