Apostasy

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1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 Related words

English

Etymology

From Greek απο, apo, "away, apart", στασις, stasis, "standing".

Also derived from Greek ἀποστάτης, meaning "political rebel", as applied to rebellion against God, its law and the faith of Israel (in Hebrew מרד) in the old testament.

Pronunciation

a*pos"ta*sy

Noun

apostasy

1. The renunciation of one's religion or faith.
2. The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs

Synonyms

1. defection
2. disaffection
3. estrangement

Translations

renunciation of set of beliefs

luopuminen (uskosta etc.), luopumus الردّة

Related words

1. apostate
2. apostatise