apostasy

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈpɒstəsi/

Noun

apostasy

1. The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.

   Synonyms: backsliding, conversion, deconversion

2. Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.

   Synonyms: defection, disaffection, estrangement

Related terms

• apostate
• apostatise

Translations

• French: apostasie
• German: Abtrünnigkeit
• Italian: apostasia
• Portuguese: apostasia
• Russian: отступни́чество
• Spanish: apostasía

Translations

• Italian: apostasia
• Portuguese: apostasia
• Russian: вероотступни́чество
• Spanish: apostasía

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