apostate — a person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpɑːsteɪt/
Korean meaning: 종교나 정치적 신념을 버린 배교자, 변절자
Korean pronunciation: 어**파**스테이트
Example Sentences
- The former priest was considered an apostate by his old congregation after he opened a barbecue restaurant.
- Political apostates often find themselves without allies on either side.
- She was labeled an apostate for switching from veganism to competitive hot dog eating.
apostate
NOUN//əˈpɑːsteɪt//
a person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle
An apostate returns his religious collar and walks away from the cathedral
The candidate makes his ultimate choice as an apostate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Late Latin apostata, derived from Greek apostates (one who stands away or abandons), from apoistanai (to stand away from, abandon), composed of apo- (away) and histanai (to stand).
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📝Examples
“The former priest was considered an apostate by his old congregation after he opened a barbecue restaurant.”
“Political apostates often find themselves without allies on either side.”
“She was labeled an apostate for switching from veganism to competitive hot dog eating.”
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