Apostasy: meaning, definitions and examples
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apostasy
[ əˈpɒstəsi ]
religious
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
Synonyms
apostatizing, defection, desertion, rebellion
Examples of usage
- A man was sentenced to death for apostasy after converting to a different religion.
- She was shunned by her community for her apostasy from the traditional beliefs.
- The act of apostasy was considered a betrayal by many of his former colleagues.
Translations
Translations of the word "apostasy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 apostasia
🇮🇳 धर्मत्याग
🇩🇪 Abfall vom Glauben
🇮🇩 murtad
🇺🇦 відступництво
🇵🇱 apostazja
🇯🇵 背教
🇫🇷 apostasie
🇪🇸 apostasía
🇹🇷 dinden dönme
🇰🇷 배교
🇸🇦 ردة
🇨🇿 odpadlictví
🇸🇰 odpadlíctvo
🇨🇳 叛教
🇸🇮 odpadništvo
🇮🇸 trúvillingur
🇰🇿 діннен шығу
🇬🇪 რელიგიის უარყოფა
🇦🇿 dindən çıxma
🇲🇽 apostasía
Word origin
The word 'apostasy' has its roots in the Greek word 'apostasia', meaning 'a defection or revolt'. It was originally used in a religious context to describe the act of abandoning one's faith or religious beliefs. Over time, the term has also been applied to political contexts, referring to the abandonment of a political party or ideology. Apostasy has often been a contentious issue, leading to persecution and conflict in various societies throughout history.