• One who, after having received sacred orders, renounces hisclerical profession.


    Apostate meaning & definition 1 of Apostate.


  • One who has abandoned one's religious faith, a political party, one's principles, or a cause.

    Apostate meaning & definition 2 of Apostate.


  • In the Jehovah’s Witness ([JW]) religion:
    Any baptized JW who openly disagrees with or [speaks out] against either the JW religion or the [Watchtower] Bible and Tract Society (WTBTS).
    Apostates are considered dangerous “followers of Satan” and are therefore shunned.

    Apostate meaning & definition 3 of Apostate.


  • A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

    Apostate meaning & definition 4 of Apostate.


  • someone who has given up their religion or left a political party

    Apostate meaning & definition 5 of Apostate.

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